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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsLongines RECORD

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
RECORD
LonginesRECORD
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
RECORD38.5mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
RECORD72h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
RECORD30m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
RECORD$2,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.3mm
38.5mm
Thickness
8.3mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
L888.4
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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$2,450

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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 RECORD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines RECORD for its COSC-certified L888.4 movement, often noting excellent timekeeping with results ranging from 0 to +2 seconds per day, and some seeing as poor as -5 or +5 seconds per day. The watch is frequently commended for its elegant and clean design, comfortable and thin case profile, and overall value. Specific praise is given to the sunburst silver dial with applied numerals, sharp blue hands, and Calatrava-style case. Drawbacks noted include the 30m water resistance, lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet, and a lug-to-lug measurement that some find long for smaller wrists. One owner also felt it might not retain value as well as other brands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines RECORD highly for its COSC-certified movement and elegant, thin design at a competitive price point.

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