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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine blackvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,030
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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