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Dan Henry 1939vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

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1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
Tangente 33
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33
MSRP $2,440

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Tangente 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
1939
Tangente 3350m
MSRP
1939$290
Tangente 33$2,440

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
32.8mm
Thickness
13.9mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,440

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its classic Bauhaus-inspired design and elegant wearability, with owners noting its polished case reflections and compact dimensions, such as the 33mm and 35mm variants, fitting well on smaller wrists. The Alpha hand-wound movement is recognized for remarkable accuracy, with one owner reporting it off only a couple of seconds a week, and a 44.5-hour power reserve. The watch's versatility and "loveable cutey" design are highlighted, and new platinum gray dials offer a convincing appearance. Some owners find the velour strap delicate and prefer alternatives, and the 30m water resistance limits its use in wet environments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring, minimalistic design and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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