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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine blackvsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
10.9mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,030
$995

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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.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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