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Spinnaker Spence 300vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Spence 30040h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.3mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,700

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What people say

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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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