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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karatvsVario Futurist

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Tangente 33 karat
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33 karat
MSRP $2,520
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 33 karat32.8mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 33 karat43 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Tangente 33 karat50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Tangente 33 karat$2,520
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Thickness
6.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
17mm
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
Gold
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,520
$648

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente's vintage, preppy aesthetic, with the 33mm version's smaller size making its polished case reflections less showy and more eye-catching. The power reserve on this model is 44.5 hours. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 33mm not much smaller than the 35mm, while others note that the long lugs can make even smaller models wear larger, potentially posing an issue for wrists around 6 inches.

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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