Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $5,740 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT — a $5,290 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is rated to 150m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT carries a 42 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic.

What movement does the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic uses the SII NH35A and the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT uses the DUW 5201.

Side by side

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

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

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

fleuss-40-automatic-145th-limited-edition-coral-red-sp-5133-77

MSRP $450

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

635

MSRP $5,740

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm

Tangomat GMT40mm

Power Reserve

Fleuss 40 Automatic40h

Tangomat GMT42 hoursh

Water Resistance

Fleuss 40 Automatic150m

Tangomat GMT30m

MSRP

Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Tangomat GMT$5,740

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Coral

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

DUW 5201

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$5,740

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

A Blog to Watch

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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