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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
7.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$428

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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