Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $12,500 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré — a $11,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré — a 7.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico is rated to 50m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

Both watches run manual movements — the Astor + Banks AB Clásico uses the ETA 6497-1 and the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré uses the DUW 4001.

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

105

MSRP $12,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Tangente gold 33 doré32.8mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Tangente gold 33 doré53 hoursh

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Tangente gold 33 doré30m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Tangente gold 33 doré$12,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

40mm

32.8mm

Thickness

—

6.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

42.2mm

Lug Width

20mm

17mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Gold

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

DUW 4001

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$12,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré is praised for its classic Bauhaus design and exceptionally thin 6.9mm case. Owners widely describe the watch as "incredible" and "lovely." However, some find the gold accents subtle, and one owner noted they would not purchase it for $13k, citing other watches that offer more functionality for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré for its elegant, thin design, though its value proposition at its price point is debated.

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