Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

At MSRP the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue is the cheaper of the two at $2,570, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $55 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) wears larger at 39.5mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue is rated to 50m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G101), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue runs a manual (DUW 4001).

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

redcliff-39-5-date-boutique-edition-event-exclusive

MSRP $2,625

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

166

MSRP $2,570

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

Tangente 38 midnight blue50m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Blue

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$2,570

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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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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