Also been looking at the larger ones of this brand. Anyone out there had one?
Also been looking at the larger ones of this brand. Anyone out there had one?
High quality.
Have an Ahoi Atlantik.
Have a Nomos Club. Absolutely love it, even though it’s not had any wrist time since i got the bb 58 a couple months back!
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I looked for years and then bought a Tangente 3 weeks ago. I love it, certainly dressier than I normally go for, I got 25% off it to so in my opinion it was a bargain. Definitely a keeper. I would certainly have a look as they seem to be more accessible on the high street than they were a few years ago. Seeing one on the flesh made my decision easier.
They’re superb.
I have a Club Atlantic Date, and recently bought a Tangente Sport Marine Black. Incredible build quality and if you like their aesthetic a sure fire winner for a highly individual purchase.
A Zombie brand name that went after Muhle (One of the last family run businesses) and then tried to go after Stowa. Bought a strap off them once and it came with the fixed spring bars the wrong fit for the strap, cost me in postage to send it back. Went on ebay and bought the same strap for about £15. Nice looking watches but I wouldnt want one.
I was thinking the same. If only the lugs were a mite shorter...
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Looking for a nice simple hand wound dress watch and I'm sorely tempted by the Orion 381:
It's either that or the Junghans Meister hand wound but I think the Nomos is a step up for not much more.
Great company to deal with and very nice watches if of a particular style - Bauhaus you’ll either like or not. The gap between lugs and straps on some might annoy some also.
Can be very accurate for something that started as a modified Peseux (alphas). Have still got a tangente and traded a manual Orion up for a neomatik Orion. The alphas are good, but the new autos are a cracking bit of engineering... my current pair thus:
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Now 2 choices, this one as I love the date marker design.
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Last edited by LRS-AC; 30th December 2019 at 21:13.
Or this one but maybe too much lume at night.
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Last edited by LRS-AC; 30th December 2019 at 21:17.
Superb watches. I’ve had a Club previously and currently have an Orion and Tangente Sport in the collection. Timekeeping is superb, they look like proper watches. Timeless, classy. They quietly get on with manufacturing quality watches. Hands down my favourite brand.
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Nomos is the oldest “post reunification” company in Glashütte — IIRC predating The revivified Lange by a couple of months in 1990. Most of them used old established names which had since disappeared.
Quality is good, but falls a little short of Lange, Grossmann and Glashütte Original for their “normal” ranges. For that, they are also much cheaper.
As has been said, Bauhaus inspired. And they pretty much all feature lugs which leave a good gap between head and strap.
I love my Zürich. Buy with confidence. VFM is good.
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Last edited by Yokel; 30th December 2019 at 23:19.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nautis...siness_history
It was the original Lange that sued the original Nomos.
I think Nomos are great ! I’ve had the Orion & Club in 38mm, currently own the Metro power reserve which is a brilliant watch a perfect smart casual work watch for me.
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I think Watches of Switzerland Regent St. have them downstairs if you’re ever in London.
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Thanks decision made. Now just need to find a stockiest with a few in stock.
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When I first started learning about watches someone advised me to buy a Nomos.
Instead I tried Omega, Rolex, Sinn, JLC, Muhle Glasshute, Bremont, Vulcain, Tudor, Longines and Heuer (to name but a few).
Now I (finally) have a Nomos and I wear it practically every day.
It's this one: Tangente Sport
^^^^so glad I got an opportunity to see that one for myself. I've been having far too many Nomossy thoughts ever since.
If the Orion had applied indices, as the Zurich has, I would have got one 5 years ago. As it was, I felt the stamped indices were a bit indistinct.
The Zurich dial is certainly a step up in quality from the Orion. Though I’ve worn a manual wind Orion as my daily work watch and had no issues with legibility.
I hear what you’re saying if you compare the two automatics but think I’d still probably plump for the DUW movement over the Epsilon in the end if push came to shove. Bit of a moot point since both are too large for me!
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Sorry, by "indistinct", I wasn't doubting their readability, it's just that I felt the very simple design was in need of the crispness that applied indices bring. Obviously that's just a personal opinion, easily contradicted. But I had spent a while looking forward to perhaps buying it, and found myself disappointed when face to face with it. For me, 35mm is a great size for such all-dial designs, so in all other respects I was still very keen on it.
I really, really like their relatively recent releases, especially this one:
https://www.timeandwatches.com/2019/...-club.html?m=1
The bracelets associated with these also looks superb.
Rather like the silvercut dials on some models
Unique as far as I know
Very boring watch design reminds me of sort of kitchen clocks.. I love Bauhaus architecture though...
I really like Nomos and I think they are relatively very good value. I had an alpha powered Club 701 for a while. Time keeping was excellent (well within Cosc) but I found the design a little boring after a while (the thick plain bezel specifically) so I let it go. I have a daily battle resisting the Orion 309 and I imagine this will be my next purchase. I tried a 35mm Ludwig recently and I was very impressed with it (the case is very slim). The all dial design and long lugs make them wear very big though so I'd advise trying the 35mm before you go for the larger versions.
Definitely an under appreciated brand for the price. I have never tried one on when I got my club 38mm.
My only critique is the Lumerals aren’t super bright, but then I’ve not worn it on a day with good sunshine!
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For hipsters and intellectuals only.
Of course this is nonsense, but I have never worn my Tangente out of the house because it feels so alien to me.
I keep it because one day I might come to feel differently about it.
I understand that they wear quite big as the watch is almost all dial and the lugs are quite big.
Having relatively small wrists I have decided on the 38mm variants rather than the 41mm.
I have decided against the date version as I like the clean simple lines
Now just can't make my mind up between the Orion or the Tangente
I think the Orion is a bit more versatile and the Tangente stands out a bit more. So it depends on whether you have a big collection already and you want something a bit different, or if you want something you can get away with as a daily.
I'd also recommend seeing them in person before making a commitment. They really look different in the metal for me. You might also find that you can get away with one of the smaller models depending on your wrist size. 35mm might sound tiny but I think it would look about right for a lot of people. I have a 38 on a 7" wrist and it looks like a big watch.
I think they're a good quality brand, and have a bauhaus type austerity to the design which is very attractive, but thats also their downfall, as it can become dull quickly unlike the furniture.
I keep hovering over the ‘buy’ box in the metro datum. Tbh I’ll probably just go for it at some point otherwise I’ll never know.
Thanks for the post.
I also have 7" wrist so that is very helpful.
It wouldn't be a daily wearer but for 'smart' wear.
I have a Junghens max bill on a Milanese strap which I use as a dress watch.
My daily wearer is a Tissot powermatic 80 which is 40mm overall.
I have seen some big discounts from UK jewelers appear equaling C24 prices
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I ordered an Orion, I am just waiting delivery. Tried a few Nomos on in Germany , I was very impressed with the quality.
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Thanks for all the reply’s looks like I’m off to London in the next couple of weeks then.
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Excellent. Keep us posted!
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As several have commented in passing an excellent company to deal with, very good communications and postage etc.
Wempe and John Lewis Oxford St worth a look also...
https://nomos-glashuette.com/en/retailer-locator
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There is a lovey pre-loved Nomos Tangomat on SC at the moment!
It might have been posted by me!
Well popped into WOS by Harrods yesterday and although the one I wanted was not in stock I have to admit they are even better than I thought they would be. So off to another retailer soon!
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