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Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wreck Automatic44mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Wreck Automatic40h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Wreck Automatic200m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Wreck Automatic$189
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
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
Black
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
$189
$16,100

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What people say

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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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