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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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The bottom line

The 38.3mm Tangomat ruthenium wears 1.7mm narrower than the 40mm RS1 Rally Chronograph.

What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph
Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.3mm
40mm
Thickness
8.3mm
11.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$279

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