Which is cheaper, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT?

At MSRP the Fears Arnos (Blue) is the cheaper of the two at $4,604, against $5,740 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT — a $1,136 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT wears larger at 40mm versus 30.8mm for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a 9.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT carries a 42 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Arnos (Blue).

What movement does the Fears Arnos (Blue) run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Arnos (Blue) uses the Sellita SW1000-1b and the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT uses the DUW 5201.

Side by side

Fears Arnos (Blue)vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

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

The bottom line

The 30.8mm Arnos (Blue) wears 9.2mm narrower than the 40mm Tangomat GMT — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT for its elegant Bauhaus design, detailed finishing, and true in-house GMT movement, with many considering it excellent value. The watch's simplicity and user-friendly world time dial are highlighted as refreshing departures from busy designs. Some owners find the 40mm case wears larger than expected, and the GMT function, which uses a disk adjusted by a pusher, is noted as requiring manual adjustment and can be less convenient than a traditional hour hand for some users. One owner reported a daily accuracy drift of 25-35 seconds, while another experienced accidental pressing of the timezone pusher. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT highly for its unique in-house GMT complication and refined aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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