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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsZelos Aurora Field

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Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
7.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
42mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Gold
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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