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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reservevsHELM Vanuatu

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Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente date power reserve35mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Tangente date power reserve42 hoursh
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Tangente date power reserve50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Tangente date power reserve$3,820
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
6.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
DUW 4401
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,820
$285

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve's classic 37.5mm sizing, white dial, blued hands, and red power reserve indicator. Reviewers highlight the thin, well-proportioned case and the admirable, thin DUW 4601 hand-wound movement with a 52-hour power reserve. Some find the dual date display unnecessary, and the blue dial's ring date can be difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve for its elegant design and well-executed movement.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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