INTELLECTUALLY DESIGNED NOMOS WATCHES

If you’re someone who is into clean minimalist design, the Nomos Glashütte Watches manufactured in Germany are timepieces your eyes will not steer away from. Their Bauhaus influence will inevitably strike you with their well balanced, simple design which the company has built its reputation upon. They are not ‘Show Off’ watches but ones designed for people appreciative of understated clean modernist aesthetics, who steer away from the fads of oversized, cluttered detailing and connected watches. The Nomos watches are made for the intellectual man and woman who are cultured and sophisticated. With the company paying as much attention to innovation as to design it comes to no surprise it has won numerous awards since its birth in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin Wall. This results with timepieces that will stand the test of time without being subject to the ever passing trends. See some exclusive models…

Did you know: The term Bauhaus literally translates as “construction house,” the school of design did not have an architecture department until 1927. (source)

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Here are is a selection of my favorites

Lambda 42mm 18-Karat Rose Gold

NOMOS Glashütte’s 18-karat rose gold ‘Lambda’ watch is a feat of precise workmanship. Designed to emulate the fineness of an etching, the minimalist cream dial is detailed with discreet minute markers and slim blue steel hands. The in-house built DUW 1001 calibre boasts an impressive 84-hour power reserve. BUY

At Work Orion Neomatik Automatic 39mm

“This fall belongs to the professionals”, says German watchmaking expert NOMOS Glashütte of its new ‘At Work’ series. Designed to fit comfortably under your shirt cuff, this stainless steel ‘Orion Neomatik’ piece has been made in the world-renowned town of Glashütte and is engineered with the label’s precise DUW 3001 manufacture automatic movement. The sleek brushed silver-plated dial and black Horween leather strap make it a smart choice for the office. BUY

At Work Metro Neomatik Automatic 39mm

Drawing on over 170 years’ of experience, German label NOMOS Glashütte builds every component of its proprietary calibres in-house and puts each watch through 50 rigorous tests to ensure top quality and craftsmanship. Part of the label’s ‘At Work’ series, the ‘Metro Neomatik’ model has a 39mm stainless steel case that houses the label’s ultra thin automatic DUW 3001 movement. The smart midnight-blue dial, silver markers and black leather strap make it smart, discreet and distinctive. BUY

Zurich Weltzeit Automatic 40mm

Named for the Swiss city and meticulously made in Germany, NOMOS Glashütte’s ‘Zürich Weltzeit’ watch has a globetrotting spirit – in fact, the latter part of its moniker translates directly to ‘universal time’. The silver-plated dial is housed in a stainless-steel case and marked with the world’s major cities – with a push of a button you’ll be brought up to speed anywhere from London to Los Angeles, Dubai to Denver. Observe the in-house DUW 5201 movement through the sapphire crystal case back, and trust its precision as you travel. BUY

At Work Metro Neomatik Automatic 39mm

Part of NOMOS Glashütte’s latest ‘At Work’ series, the 39mm ‘Metro Neomatik’ watch undergoes a meticulous nine-step process to achieve its distinct silvercut dial, that’s plated with gold and rhodium. Designed to appeal to professionals who work in both formal and more creative environments, it has a stainless steel case that’s fitted with a sapphire crystal back to showcase the ultra sleek automatic calibre DUW 3001 movement, which is thinner than nine postage stamps. The black Horween leather strap is vegetable-tanned, so it will only look better with age and wear. BUY

Metro Datum Gangreserve 37mm

“Managing to do this feels a little like landing on the moon”, says NOMOS Glashütte General Manager, Mr Uwe Ahrendt, of the label’s precise in-house escapement called the ‘swing system’. Meticulously tested to ensure it ticks just right, this ‘Metro Datum Gangreserve’ watch is the brainchild of renowned Berlin-based designer Mr Mark Braun, and has been built in Germany from polished stainless steel. It features a simple, clean-lined face that’s easy to read at a quick glance and has a practical power reserve indicator to ensures you’ll never miss a winding. BUY