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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsZelos Great White 43

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Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
43mm
Thickness
7.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Gold
Titanium (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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