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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duovsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Tetra 27 duo
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27 duo
MSRP $2,090
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tetra 27 duo27.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Tetra 27 duo53 hoursh
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Tetra 27 duo50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Tetra 27 duo$2,090
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
27.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Bronze
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,090
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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