Which is cheaper, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

At MSRP the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $3,320 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date — a $1,821 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) wears larger at 44mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date — a 6.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is rated to 300m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date carries a 42 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE).

What movement does the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date runs a manual (DUW 4101).

Side by side

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

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

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

hammerhead-v3-300m-tantalum-limited-edition

MSRP $1,499

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

130

MSRP $3,320

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm

Tangente 38 date37.5mm

Power Reserve

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h

Tangente 38 date42 hoursh

Water Resistance

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m

Tangente 38 date30m

MSRP

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Tangente 38 date$3,320

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Tantalum LE

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

DUW 4101

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$3,320

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its thinness, comfortable 38mm size, and simple Bauhaus-inspired design, noting its versatility and the quality of its German in-house manual-wind Alpha movement. However, some owners report significant accuracy issues, with one experiencing a gain of 60 seconds per day, and the hard-edged case is noted to be prone to scratches. The watch is also said to wear larger than its case size. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its elegant design and slim wearability, despite some concerns about accuracy and case durability.

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