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NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date bluevsSpinnaker Hull

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Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Minimatik 39 date blue39.5mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Minimatik 39 date blue52 hoursh
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Minimatik 39 date blue50m
Hull100m
MSRP
Minimatik 39 date blue$3,730
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
7.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Volcanic Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4601
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,730
$159

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue is praised for its playful yet sophisticated dial with turquoise and gold minute markers that shift appearance with light, and its short, tucked-in lugs contribute to a less bulky wear. Owners appreciate its contemporary design and suitability for both office and casual settings. Some owners wish the Minimatik were 1-2mm larger, and its price is noted as high, with some difficulty in finding it in shops. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue highly for its unique dial and comfortable, less bulky wear.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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