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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsZelos Eagle 2

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Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
7.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
La Joux-Perret G100
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$899

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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 Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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