Nomos Glashütte: Bauhaus Design Meets German Engineering

Nomos Glashütte represents German watchmaking at its most refined. The Tangente, their most iconic model, embodies Bauhaus design principles: form follows function, with no unnecessary ornamentation. The result is a watch of stunning simplicity and elegance.

The Tangente's 35mm or 38mm case is thin and elegant, sitting comfortably under shirt cuffs. The dial features simple stick indices, slender hands, and a small seconds subdial. The overall design is clean and uncluttered, allowing the quality of execution to shine through.

What sets Nomos apart is their commitment to in-house manufacturing. The Alpha, DUW 3001, and other Nomos calibers are designed, manufactured, and assembled in Glashütte. These movements feature beautiful finishing visible through sapphire casebacks, including Gläshütte ribbing, blued screws, and hand-engraved balance cocks.

At prices starting around $2,000, Nomos offers exceptional value. You get German manufacturing, in-house movements, and distinctive design for less than many Swiss watches with third-party movements. The Tangente appeals to those who appreciate understated elegance and design purity over brand prestige.