What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black uses the DUW 6101 and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine blackvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

Q: Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $6,030 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black — a $5,631 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38.

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 42 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

581

MSRP $6,030

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

swordfish-field-38mm-bronze-burnt-orange

MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Bronze

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

DUW 6101

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,030

$399

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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.

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Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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