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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue goldvsHELM Vanuatu

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Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold38.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold43 hoursh
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold$4,430
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
7.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,430
$285

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic, clean, minimalistic, and timeless design, and the beauty of its in-house DUW 3001 movement. Owners note the rhodium-plated accents as a positive design element. One owner found the original strap stiff, while another reported the 39mm model's clasp chafes the strap. Both sources mention the lack of lume. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its timeless design and attractive in-house movement.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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