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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duovsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Tetra 27 duo
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27 duo
MSRP $2,090
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tetra 27 duo27.5mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Tetra 27 duo53 hoursh
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Tetra 27 duo50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Tetra 27 duo$2,090
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
27.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
38mm
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
White
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 6T33
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,090
$888

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo for its ideal small and light wearing dimensions, beautiful dial that shifts with lighting, and gorgeous blued hands, with some finding its 27mm size perfect for vintage preferences. The watch is noted for its precise, Art Deco-inspired design and good finishing. However, some owners and reviewers consider the 27.5mm size too small, labeling it a women's watch, though others find it unisex and note its square shape can make it wear larger. One owner flags the buckle as disappointingly generic and the grey suede strap as prone to getting dirty. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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