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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine blackvsZelos Spearfish 3

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Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Forged Carbon
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
La Joux-Perret G100
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,030
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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