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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
LonginesULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38.3mm
37mm
Thickness
8.3mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
L836.6
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
52h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$3,900

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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 ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

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