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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Diameter
38.3mm
39mm
Thickness
8.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Sellita SW288
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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