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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Tetra 27
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27
MSRP $2,400
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 for its elegant, classic dress watch dimensions, a dial that changes appearance, and comfortable OEM strap. Reviewers highlight its precise, instrument-like design and value proposition, noting its thinness and angular case. Some owners wish for a recessed subdial, and one criticizes the generic buckle. The gold-plated steel hands are not solid gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tetra 2727.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Tetra 2743 hoursh
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Tetra 2750m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Tetra 27$2,400
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
27.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$428
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