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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
7.4mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
L888.5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
72h
Jewels
42
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$2,600

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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