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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duovsZelos Vitesse

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Tetra 27 duo
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27 duo
MSRP $2,090
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tetra 27 duo27.5mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Tetra 27 duo53 hoursh
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Tetra 27 duo50m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Tetra 27 duo$2,090
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
27.5mm
40mm
Thickness
6.1mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
40mm
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
Gulf
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
La Joux-Perret L100
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
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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