The little Tangens Komposition Storm looks like a pretty good deal

The Tangens Komposition Storm is a good-looking little watch, especially in the dusty blue. The flat bracelet links, angular case and slightly odd numerals give it enough personality that I don't immediately lose interest in another seventies-style steel automatic. At the brand's current $439 US-dollar listing, I'd want to look closer. It gets 93 out of 120 bezel clicks from me.

Dusty Blue and Dusty Purple are the new Storm executions of the Komposition Automatic. November 11 release coverage gives the current introduction window, but the official product page is undated and doesn't settle the first announcement day. This is a researched first look. I haven't tried the bracelet, tested the movement or assessed the case finishing in person.

A square-ish case around a round dial

The broad shoulders of the case and the straight bracelet give the watch most of its shape. I like that the dial stays fairly open inside it. The Arabic numerals at three and nine are a little unusual, while the remaining applied markers give the face a simple rhythm without filling every space with text.

The blue is the one I'd pick from the photographs. Purple makes the same watch a bit more conspicuous, and I like that it remains an option rather than a completely different limited-edition identity. Both share the same case, movement and display. The current page describes a matte suede dial finish; I'd want to see whether that texture is obvious in normal light or mostly visible in close-ups.

The dimensions look promising: 38 mm across, 10.45 mm thick and 45.5 mm lug to lug. Those numbers leave room for a watch that looks fairly broad without necessarily wearing enormous. The 20 mm lugs and quick-release spring bars should also make a strap change straightforward, although I'd want to see how an ordinary strap meets that case.

Sensible hardware at a clear price

The automatic Miyota 9039 runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour, with approximately 42 hours of reserve. Tangens states an accuracy range of minus 10 to plus 30 seconds a day; that is a maker specification rather than a measured result here. Sapphire with inner anti-reflective coating and a 10 ATM rating are useful everyday specifications.

The steel bracelet uses a butterfly clasp. I like the broad flat-link appearance, but I'd want to check sizing and comfort carefully. A clean hidden clasp can be attractive while still leaving me wishing for easier adjustment during the day.

The US/USD product page lists $439 excluding VAT, checked November 12, and advertises stock with three-to-six-business-day delivery. I haven't completed a checkout or verified the landed total. The earlier European report's €469 including VAT is a different regional quote. The dollar chart uses the actual $439 brand listing. Bracelet fit, return shipping and how the dusty dial looks away from studio lighting would be my next checks.