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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight bluevsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

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Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Union Terminal Mechanical
Water Resistance
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
MSRP
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570
Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.7mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
0mm
Lug Width
19mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Multiple
Indices
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Sellita SW210
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
0h
Jewels
17
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,570
$650

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

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