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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine blackvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,030
$888

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date is noted for its well-finished, supple steel bracelet made of 145 parts and its ability to retain a minimalist Bauhaus design. It features the slim DUW6101 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and a forward/backward quick-date mechanism, offering 300m water resistance. Reviewers question its actual diving appropriateness due to the lack of a diving bezel, and its larger 42mm case size is debated as less "authentically Nomos." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date for its refined bracelet and enduring design despite its larger dimensions.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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