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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine blackvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date is noted for its well-finished, supple steel bracelet made of 145 parts and its ability to retain a minimalist Bauhaus design. It features the slim DUW6101 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and a forward/backward quick-date mechanism, offering 300m water resistance. Reviewers question its actual diving appropriateness due to the lack of a diving bezel, and its larger 42mm case size is debated as less "authentically Nomos." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date for its refined bracelet and enduring design despite its larger dimensions.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,030
$239
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