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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 dorévsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold 33 doré32.8mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold 33 doré53 hoursh
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold 33 doré30m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Tangente gold 33 doré$12,500
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Thickness
6.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,500
$679

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré is praised for its classic Bauhaus design and exceptionally thin 6.9mm case. Owners widely describe the watch as "incredible" and "lovely." However, some find the gold accents subtle, and one owner noted they would not purchase it for $13k, citing other watches that offer more functionality for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré for its elegant, thin design, though its value proposition at its price point is debated.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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