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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.3mm
42mm
Thickness
8.3mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$279

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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