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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMTvsZelos Comet 39

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Tangomat GMT
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat GMT
MSRP $5,740
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat GMT40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat GMT42 hoursh
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Tangomat GMT30m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Tangomat GMT$5,740
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5201
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,740
$2,499

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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.

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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