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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
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

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
DUW 6101
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$16,100

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What people say

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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 neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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