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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.3mm
39mm
Thickness
8.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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