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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.3mm
42mm
Thickness
8.3mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Both sides
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
L844.4
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$3,550

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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.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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