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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsLongines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
LonginesLONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
MSRP $4,400

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE41mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE40h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE30m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.3mm
41mm
Thickness
8.3mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.7mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
L688.5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$4,400

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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.

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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