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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.3mm
38mm
Thickness
8.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
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
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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