Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The Accessible Tangens Komposition Automatic “Storm” Collection, in Dusty Blue & Dusty Purple
The 1970s-inspired accessible steel sports watch is back in blue and purple, with the Storm capsule collection.
A young brand from Denmark founded in 2023, Tangens introduced its first mechanical collection earlier this year: the Komposition Automatic. A retro-styled, 1970s-inspired steel sports watch offered at an accessible price, it kept the same neat, geometric design and vintage sports watch aesthetic as the quartz models, but with a self-winding movement. And the watch pleasantly surprised us. First available in Matte Steel, Juniper Green, and Bright White, the brand now releases a new capsule collection named Storm, adding dusty blue and dusty purple dials to the Tangens Komposition Automatic range.
The new collection, a capsule named Storm, is said to be inspired by autumnal weather in Denmark, in tones taken from the sky just before the conditions turn, and the storm comes. The result is a pair of new dials, not only due to their blue and purple colours, but also the velvet-like finishing, different from the brushed or grained dials offered in the inaugural range.
But let’s start with what has not changed: the case and overall design. The Storm versions of the Tangens Komposition Automatic retain the same 1970s-inspired geometric shapes, with sharp edges and clean lines. The case, made of brushed steel with polished accents, offers great comfort on the wrist with pleasant proportions, being 38mm in diameter, 10.45mm in thickness (relatively thin, specifically in this price range) and a 45.5mm lug-to-lug measurement. It visually feels slightly larger, due to the shape, but wears exactly like the numbers suggest. Topped by a sapphire crystal, the case is also water-resistant to 100m.
The bracelet also plays a lot in the vintage feel of the watch. While not truly integrated, it is neatly designed and rather seamlessly blends with the case, thanks to its single-link architecture and brushed finish. It comes fitted with a butterfly clasp and uses quick-release spring bars, making it easy to swap out if needed. Inside the case, the same automatic movement has been retained: a Japanese Miyota 9039, a self-winding calibre that is widely used in this segment for a good reason. Reliable and relatively slim, this engine runs at 28,800vph and offers a power reserve of around 42 hours.
New for this Storm capsule collection are the dials. Following the brushed silver, sandblasted green and white Tangens Komposition Automatic models, we now have two darker options, in blue and purple. Besides the new tones, the dial also presents a new finish, which is called dusty by the brand – a smooth, matte finish, if you prefer. The dial’s hardware is identical to the previous editions, with applied markers and luminous hands. And a no-date display that’s always appreciated.
Released today, the new Tangens Komposition Automatic Dusty Purple and Dusty Blue are now available from the brand’s website and come at a fair price of EUR 469, including taxes. For more details, please visit tangens-watches.com.
Sponsored post: This article is sponsored by Tangens Watches. However, it reflects the writer’s opinion and has been written in accordance with MONOCHROME’s editorial policy.
