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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine blackvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
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
$490

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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.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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