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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMTvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Tangomat GMT
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat GMT
MSRP $5,740
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat GMT40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat GMT42 hoursh
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Tangomat GMT30m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Tangomat GMT$5,740
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5201
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,740
$679

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT for its elegant Bauhaus design, detailed finishing, and true in-house GMT movement, with many considering it excellent value. The watch's simplicity and user-friendly world time dial are highlighted as refreshing departures from busy designs. Some owners find the 40mm case wears larger than expected, and the GMT function, which uses a disk adjusted by a pusher, is noted as requiring manual adjustment and can be less convenient than a traditional hour hand for some users. One owner reported a daily accuracy drift of 25-35 seconds, while another experienced accidental pressing of the timezone pusher. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT highly for its unique in-house GMT complication and refined aesthetic at an accessible price point.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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