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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine blackvsZelos Comet 39

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Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
ETA/Peseux 7001
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
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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