Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,320, against $2,570 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue — a $1,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 wears larger at 40mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

C60-40ADA31S00W1-B0

MSRP $1,320

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

166

MSRP $2,570

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C60 Atoll 30040mm

Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm

Power Reserve

C60 Atoll 30038h

Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh

Water Resistance

C60 Atoll 300300m

Tangente 38 midnight blue50m

MSRP

C60 Atoll 300$1,320

Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

White

Blue

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

38h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Complications

Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,320

$2,570

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 for its superb fit and finish, which reviewers note exceeds its price point, and its comfortable 40mm wearability. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to run close to COSC standards, and the "light catcher" case is frequently highlighted for its jewelry-like quality and beautiful dial that is better appreciated in person. One owner desires a larger 42mm size option, and some users flag a weak or missing anti-reflective coating on the crystal. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 highly for its exceptional case finishing and value.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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