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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsZelos Skyraider 2

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38.3mm
42mm
Thickness
8.3mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
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
$2,399

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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 Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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