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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.3mm
40mm
Thickness
8.3mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Miyota 2070/2170
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
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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