• Home
• /Authorized Brands
• /NOMOS Glashütte Watches

Brand Review: NOMOS Glashütte Watches

NOMOS watches are a German brand that was founded in January 1990, by Roland Schwertner. Situated in the small town of Glashütte, NOMOS Glashütte is the largest manufacturer of mechanical timepieces in Germany. It produces timepieces of different calibers and also makes and designs the movements for all of its watches in-house. NOMOS Glashütte makes almost everything by hand except when the precision needed can only be achieved by the use of machine. The company’s watches are known for their clean and modernist style.
The first collection of the NOMOS watches was released in 1992, having been designed by Susan Gunther. NOMOS tangente is among the four classic NOMOS models. This classic timepiece for the wrist has been the brands best seller for over 25 years. The tangente design and quality has been lauded with numerous prizes over the years. The design for this piece is drawn from the Bauhaus purist style which has made it a design classic. The watch is equipped with an automatic caliber - it gets better with the neomatik caliber of the next generation.
The piece has the highest level of precision with a one-of-a-kind ring date and an automatic neomatik date (DUW 6101). Tangente is not only available in black and white dial, but also midnight blue, gold, gray and champagne. It is beautiful in all colors! The watch comes in diameters of 33-44 mm and in different sizes to suit all types of wrists. Other than the hand-wound movement, tangente is also available with self-winding movements that offers a date and power reserve indicator.
NOMOS metro - a classic of tomorrow, has 13 models. This piece designed by Mark Braun has a power reserve indicator, generous date display and delicate details in mint and red. It has a domed sapphire crystal glass and shows time with the most precision. Metro dial is available in four different colors; midnight blue, white silver-plated, urban gray and champagne. Metro is available in both the hand-wound and automatic version. The diameter sizes range from 35 mm to 39 mm.
There are three models for the NOMOS minimatik watch which were designed by Simon Husslein. This elegant, slender and classic timepiece embodies top-notch industrial design and great craftsmanship from Glashütte. Released in 2015, this piece has automatic caliber (DUW 3001) with the NOMOS swing system. The watch has a domed sapphire crystal glass and a case tapered downwards, making it narrower towards the back. The minimatik dial can come in different colors. The watch has a diameter of 35.5 mm and can have different types of leather straps depending on the color of the dial.
There are 13 watches which make up the NOMOS tetra models. Beautiful, slender and robust, this piece is a square version of tangente. It has two lugs, one on each side which makes the straps appear smaller. Manually wound or automatic, the watches dials come in varying colors like matcha green, azure blue and grenadine red. The NOMOS tangente 38 is another unique piece from this luxury watchmaking brand. It’s a perfectly proportioned piece with manual winding, a 38 mm diameter and a stainless-steel case. It is water resistant and has no sapphire crystal back hence the movements can’t be seen. The watch has a power reserve of up to 43 hours. Released in 2005, the NOMOS tangomat is the first automatic caliber timepiece from NOMOS Glashütte, robust with a diameter of 38.3 mm. tangomat has the GMT function which updates the time automatically regardless of the time zone. The watch is straightforward and operates with utmost precision and accuracy. It has a sapphire crystal and it is water resistant with a power reserve of up to 43 hours. This piece is the perfect piece for people with robust wrists.
There are four versions of the NOMOS metro 38. The extra-large timepiece is hand-wound with a refined dial. It has a beautiful and slender side-profile that bring out its elegant design. The NOMOS tangente 35 has a diameter of 35 mm and automatic winding. The case is made of stainless steel and it also has a sapphire crystal back. The piece is water resistant and has either a white silver-plated or galvanized dial. Its equipped with the NOMOS swing system and has a 43-hour power reserve.

NOMOS metro gangreserve is equipped with a power reserve indicator and the company’s swing system escapement. It has a 42-hour power reserve and a see-through sapphire caseback through which you can see the winding movement. NOMOS Glashütte watches are an excellent combination of tradition, craftsmanship and high technology. NOMOS Glashütte is known for producing some of the finest luxurious timepieces from Germany.
NOMOS watch prices vary for every model with accordance to the specifications for each timepiece. If you’re looking to have one of these exquisite pieces on your wrist, it is easy to get a NOMOS watch for sale from Exquisite Timepieces. The NOMOS Bauhaus designs are inspired by the color theory of the school. The dials are characterized by a ring of blue, yellow or red and on the background, the color of sketch paper. These timepieces depict the straightforwardness, functionality and beauty of the Bauhaus special edition.
NOMOS tangente 33 is specially meant for individuals with smaller wrists. This classic piece is equipped with the handcrafted and manually-wound Alpha caliber and a soft velour leather strap which suits it perfectly. It is water resistant with a diameter of 32.8 mm as well as power reserve of up to 43 hours. NOMOS chronograph came as a big milestone for the company as it broke Swiss monopoly back in 2014 when it was released. With a power reserve of up to 42 hours, the piece also has an in-house built NOMOS caliber with manual winding and date indicator. The tetra watch has the Alpha manual winding with its power reserve at 43 hours. NOMOS Glashütte metro is a very elegant piece with the highest level of precision. The piece has a delicate diamond knurling at the crown and striking wire lugs. Over time the watch has been able to collect several prizes for its design. NOMOS doctors without borders has been providing aid in over 70 countries, particularly those affected by crisis and conflict through the sale of 800 (and counting) special edition watches. These watches are now available in two versions; tangente neomatik in a larger and smaller size and with a bracelet for the very first time.

NOMOS baselworld have new sportier dials with their latest neomatik update movement (DUW 6101). They have a unique date mechanism and their newly released bracelets. The pieces are water resistant up to 300 meters. Among some of the best NOMOS watch collections is the NOMOS duo. This impressively affordable collection has four models specially crafted for ladies or those with smaller wrists.

NOMOS women’s watch are available in smaller sizes to make the perfect fit. A great example is the tetra 27mm of the duo collection and the rest that have a 33mm diameter including the tangente 33. These timepieces come in the finest proportions for smaller wrists. Even though the market was demanding some NOMOS quartz, the company has maintained its focus on producing purely mechanical watches. By developing and constructing its own movements instead of using movements from other companies, the brand has been able to acquire itsmanufactory status. NOMOS sale of watches has continued to improve with the unique models they release to the market. NOMOS men’s watch may be obtained at very affordable costs. As their ethos ‘deutscher werkbund’ translates, good design affordable for the many. These timepieces definitely add a masculine look to the wrist. NOMOS 741, is a sporty and robust timepiece with a wider bezel and generously proportioned typography. The watch is powered by the automatic caliber DUW 3001, has a whale engraving at the back symbolizing that its water resistant.
NOMOS tetra 27 is a classic piece particularly suited for those with delicate wrists. This is the smallest piece from NOMOS Glashütte. The watch is square shaped with the edges measuring 27.7mm each. It is equipped with the hand-wound alpha caliber underneath and it is also water resistant with a power reserve of up to 43 hours. NOMOS Glashütte price guarantees you value for your money for the pieces are unique and of high quality.
Tangente NOMOS doesn’t only have an innovative date function, they also feature a metal bracelet. The 1000ft inscribed on the dials not only symbolizes its water resistance but also the ability to withstand pressure on land. NOMOS lux – in gold symbolizes finest watchmaking of the NOMOS Glashütte brand. It’s a quintessence of Glashütte tradition. The exceptionally contemporary dial, inspired by the German kitchen clock comes in varying colors to suit each style.

The Lux timepiece takes the tonneau form with archetypal lugs. NOMOS women, NOMOS tangente gangreserve are among the many unique luxurious pieces one can find from a NOMOS retailer at an affordable cost. The NOMOS Autobahn is a sophisticated piece designed for the new neomatik caliber with elements that create a sense of motion. The Autobahn comes in three versions and each reflects German engineering and watchmaking from Glashütte at its best.