Ref. 167⌚
Nomos Tangente 38 Blue Gold
Bauhaus design icon with Alpha caliber movement.
$2,460Apr 10, 2026
Brand
Nomos
German Bauhaus Design
About Nomos
Nomos Glashütte brings Bauhaus-inspired minimalism to German watchmaking. With in-house movements and clean, functional design, Nomos offers an alternative to the Swiss establishment. The Tangente and Club lines are modern classics that appeal to design-conscious collectors.
Nomos history in brief
- Founded
- 1990
- Headquarters
- Glashütte, Germany
Roland Schwertner founded Nomos Glashütte shortly after German reunification in 1990, reviving watchmaking in Saxony's historic watch town. Its Bauhaus-inspired designs — thin cases, clean dials and distinctive colours — became widely recognised. Nomos produces its own movements, including the DUW 3001 and its own escapement ('swing system'), which is rare for a brand at its price.
Signature Nomos models
- Tangente — The original Bauhaus design, with a slim manual-wind movement.
- Club — A sportier, more casual collection with strong water resistance.
- Orion — A dress watch with a domed dial and gold indices.
Tips for buying a Nomos
- ▸Manual-wind models are thinner and cheaper than automatics — consider whether you mind winding.
- ▸Nomos is sometimes discounted by retailers outside Germany.
- ▸Check the movement: newer DUW calibres offer better finishing and power reserve.
Best for: Design-led buyers who want genuine German in-house watchmaking.
