The Nomos Ahoi Atlantic may have a slightly comical name, but it is a serious watch. 200m of depth resistance, see-thru caseback, automatic movement tweaked by Nomos and a sapphire crystal. Good all-rounder width too at 40mm. In a way, it looks a little bit like a vintage clock, with its sub-second dial and big date window at 6 o’clock. The lume on the markers … Continue reading Nomos Atlantic is More Boardroom Than Barrier Reef
We got a press release from Nomos Glashutte recently which had their hate speech and democracy policy attached. You might think that private companies have no busines trying to lecture their workforce, but we live in the age of the Great Reset, so no adult is allowed to form their own opinions anymore. Nomos then has joined a German government scheme to educate workers on … Continue reading When Watchmakers Go Woke, They Will Reap The Whirlwind
The latest watch from Nomos Glashutte is the largest variant of the Metro model. Here’s the press info; Metro neomatik 41 Update is the name of the in-house built watch, which was just unveiled at Watches and Wonders, the industry trade fair in Geneva. The timepiece embodies 175 years of Glashütte watchmaking craft—and contemporary design. The Metro series from NOMOS Glashütte represents wristwatches with an … Continue reading Metroland Is a State of Mind
There is something to be said for the classic, minimalist timekeeper. A watch that just has bold hands and markers, maybe a sub-second dial, and does the job. No fancy bezels, no chrono pushers. Just a 1960s gents watch, utilitarian and elegant at the same time. Versatile even. At the same time, enthusiasts want a watch that can last a lifetime, made to high standards … Continue reading Ltd Edition Nomos Automatics Offer Understated Elegance
The latest from NOMOS is called the Tetra Symphony series and we have mixed feelings. Tetra Divine Spark is one of a quartet of mechanical timepieces for women—together, an ensemble known as the Symphony series. With these watches NOMOS Glashütte is celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. This NOMOS model comes in four dial colours. The sandstone one is very easy on the eye, … Continue reading NOMOS Tetra Symphony Hits a Few Duff Notes
Christmas is almost here again, and this year there are two special gifts from the watchmaking company NOMOS Glashütte. These two new versions of the classic Ludwig: one larger and highly elegant (Ludwig 38 enamel white at 38 millimeters in diameter), the other in a smaller size (Ludwig 33 duo enamel white at 33 millimeter in diameter). Both watches feature Roman numerals, fine indexes, and … Continue reading Nomos Glashutte Offers Ltd Edition Ludwigs For Christmas
Nomos Glashutte have sent us some info on polishing watches. Yes, we know it’s a bit geeky, but watchmaking is all about the details. If you love the technology, knock yourselves out; The surfaces should be as smooth as glass—and creating this perfect finish for the hand-wound caliber DUW 1001 can take the expert watchmakers at NOMOS Glashütte hours. They work with high concentration, since … Continue reading Nomos Glashutte: Confession of A Watch Polisher
The latest press info from NOMOS Glashutte; A new stainless steel case, a new size, new dials in enamel white, black, and blue, and regulated according to chronometer standards: In short, that’s what makes these three new timepieces celebrating 175 years of Glashütte watchmaking special. Each colorway is limited to 175 pieces, and each individual watch is crafted using the traditional techniques of this historic … Continue reading New Watches: NOMOS Glashutte Lambda Trio
