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Spinnaker Cahill AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cahill Automatic42mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Cahill Automatic40h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Cahill Automatic200m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Cahill Automatic$350
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13.7mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$16,100

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What people say

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Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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