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NOMOS Glashütte TangentevsVario Futurist

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

Tangente
NOMOS GlashütteTangente
MSRP $2,620
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente35mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Tangente53 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Tangente50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Tangente$2,620
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
6.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,620
$648

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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