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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33vsZelos Nova 37

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Tangente 33
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33
MSRP $2,440
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 3332.8mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Tangente 3350m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Tangente 33$2,440
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
37mm
Thickness
6.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
37mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Salmon
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
ETA 7001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,440
$899

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its classic Bauhaus-inspired design and elegant wearability, with owners noting its polished case reflections and compact dimensions, such as the 33mm and 35mm variants, fitting well on smaller wrists. The Alpha hand-wound movement is recognized for remarkable accuracy, with one owner reporting it off only a couple of seconds a week, and a 44.5-hour power reserve. The watch's versatility and "loveable cutey" design are highlighted, and new platinum gray dials offer a convincing appearance. Some owners find the velour strap delicate and prefer alternatives, and the 30m water resistance limits its use in wet environments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring, minimalistic design and impressive accuracy at its price point.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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