Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 is the cheaper of the two at $2,400, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION wears larger at 29mm versus 27.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 43 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 runs a manual caliber (Alpha | manual), while the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

401

MSRP $2,400

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tetra 2727.5mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Tetra 2743 hoursh

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Tetra 2750m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Tetra 27$2,400

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

27.5mm

29mm

Thickness

6.1mm

8.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.5mm

33.4mm

Lug Width

18mm

14mm

Finish

—

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Caseback

—

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Indices

—

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Alpha | manual

L592.5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

43 hoursh

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,400

$2,500

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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