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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.3mm
38mm
Thickness
8.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
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 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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