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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra gold 27vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Tetra gold 27
NOMOS GlashütteTetra gold 27
MSRP $12,700
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tetra gold 2727.5mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Tetra gold 2753 hoursh
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Tetra gold 2730m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Tetra gold 27$12,700
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
27.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,700
$699

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra gold 27

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra gold 27 for its elegant, thin, and versatile square-cased design, comfortable wearability due to its light weight and lack of sharp corners, and attractive dial with blued hands. Some owners note the subdial is not recessed as found on other models, and one reviewer dislikes the minute markers in the dial corners. The buckle is described as generic and the suede strap gets dirty easily. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra gold 27 highly for its value and elegant, comfortable design.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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