Nomos Buying Guide | Crown & Caliber

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If your luxury watch tastes are on the modern, Bauhaus side, then a Nomos watch may be the perfect timepiece for you. The Crown & Caliber Nomos Buying Guide will walk you through the background of the brand, an overview of the 13 model families, our favorite watches in the collection and specific tips for getting the perfect Nomos for your style.
Timestamps:
2:02 Nomos brand history
4:58 Nomos Tangente
5:22 Nomos Ludwig
5:37 Nomos Tetra
6:01 Nomos Orion
6:33 Nomos Tangomat
6:51 Nomos Club
7:09 Nomos Zurich
7:29 Nomos Ahoi
7:43 Nomos Lux and Nomos Lambda
8:03 Nomos Metro
8:22 Nomos Minimatik
8:40 Nomos Autobahn
9:19 Crown & Caliber Nomos Top Picks
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@daswie 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my „Tangomat Date“ three Month ago and i have never regretted the purchase.

@andreaiacolina 3 жыл бұрын

Nomos is a great manufacturer. An incredible quality for a reasonable price. My favorite are the Club Campus (probably my next purchase) and the Orion.

@tGxChief1 3 жыл бұрын

same dude. Proud to be german :)

@realityblooms 10 ай бұрын

CLASSIC. I got the metro. Sold everything else, this is my one watch. Nothing else needed for me

@AllecFN 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot about the open casebacks, thats one part of Nomos that many do enjoy. I don't think Nomos would be what it is today without the open casebacks. Maybe do a part 2 with some good macros showing the different movements.

@satchelyork 3 жыл бұрын

Why? every auto watch comes with one nowadays, even my 275 euro seiko. I actually prefer a steel back

@williamforester9848 3 жыл бұрын

Does the Tangente neomaticupdate have the in house movement.

@alexanderkamerbeek9693 2 жыл бұрын

@@satchelyork sorry but a modern seiko movement is quite boring to look at. They are not decorated or anything. The nomos use real heat blued screws and decorate their movements (albeit with machines and not by hand).

@williamlangenge5135 2 жыл бұрын

@@satchelyork You may prefer a steel caseback because you have yet to experience the absolute beauty of a more expensive watch where the movement is HIGHLY finished and decorated. It's such a joy to look at and experience. You can look at it with a loop and explore it for hours. I'm not kidding.

@jlopez1017d 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a sucker for open case backs and I don’t like how a lot of luxury dress watches don’t have open casebacks

@tiffer67 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review of Nomos & their history. I bought my first Nomos watch last month & the more I see & learn about them, the more convinced I will own a number of them in the coming years. The new Orion with gold & silver dials are stunningly beautiful, as is the Tangente Neomatik 39 Silvercut. It's always very nice to buy such quality at affordable prices, Nomos certainly falls into this category.

@aldojacobi6007 3 жыл бұрын

My NOMOS GLASHÜTTE METRO FATUM GANGRESERVE is one of my favourite watches I’ve EVER owned! Thank you for the history lesson 👌🏼😎

@nathanprice2853 3 жыл бұрын

I was on the site yesterday shopping Nomos. Perfect timing!!

@SwervinSpliffs27 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could afford a Nomos. Give me a job, I'm a hard worker lol

@jbl-bob Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job with all the summary and the research in depth. Bravo, team C&C!

@PersonaN007Grata 2 жыл бұрын

“Nomos is producing in-house movements at approachable price points and that is unprecedented.” Seiko, “Hold my biru.”

@LookitCrows 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to say this as well

@davidbellamy1403 Жыл бұрын

He probably should have emphasized in-house HAND-MADE movements, not made by computerized machines. Big, big difference!

@PersonaN007Grata Жыл бұрын

@@davidbellamy1403 I appreciate Nomos. I have number 37/175 limited edition Campus Club Onyx with an in-house movements but even Rolex doesn’t make movements by hand. Assemble? Yes.

@MamaLifeBre 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely brand, the simplicity is striking across the lineup. My favorite is the Tangente. Really like the usability of the Arabic numerals and the overall Bauhous design.

@secretsanta9046 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE my Orion 38mm. It is a perfect casual-dress watch. My favorite part is the manual wind movement and see thru case back! And I got mine lightly used for $1,000 which makes it all even better.

@Gabe_Dewey 2 жыл бұрын

I'm considering getting one as a gift to myself when I graduate college this next semester. I'm afraid it will be too dressy to wear daily though. I don't want to get it if I can't wear it several days a week and only for formal occasions. But if you think it looks great worn casually that will ease my fear!

@secretsanta9046 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gabe_Dewey It’s definitely not a sports watch, but I only took 3 watches on a 3 week trip and I found myself wearing it the most! It goes great with any casual/dress wear. Just not sports wear. IMHO. And as a watch enthusiast I absolutely LOVE the fact it is an in-house movement. Congrats on your graduation!

@Gabe_Dewey 2 жыл бұрын

@@secretsanta9046 Thanks! Glad to hear you love yours! I actually went to my local Nomos AD to see one in person and it was 25% off. I loved it. Then he pulled out an Original Tangente Sport that has been discontinued and I loved it. 100m water resistance and has a more platinum grey-colored dial. With it on sale and being rare I loved it. He said sometimes Nomos holds on to some models for a really long time then will eventually give them out to sell. I decided to pull the trigger a little early haha. When I was checking out he said "this is going to blow your mind, this watch was made in 2001," I thought that was really cool, and being brand new it seems crazy. Then when I got home I realized 2001 is probably before Nomos had their full in-house movements. It also has a closed case back so I can't see it. I'm probably overthinking but that kind of ruined the excitement for me and long story short, I've kept it in the box and debated whether he'll let me exchange it for the Orion. The Orion looks amazing with the open case back and is much slimmer than this model and fits so well on my wrist. Basically, I'm having buyer's remorse and can't decide if I made the right choice. if you actually read that, thanks for coming to my ted talk lol

@secretsanta9046 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gabe_Dewey I don’t see why they wouldn’t let you trade it for another watch if that’s what you decide, I would go for whichever one makes you smile more when you look at the dial and not worry to much about the movement in-house or not. Either way congrats again on ur graduation and the new watch! Cheers 🍻

@leeattwood5443 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent assessment, thanks, I’ve shortlisted Nomos for a while about to make a purchase. Very different to my normal timepieces 👍🏻

@JohnDavis-ol7qg 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have any German made watches and was looking at these. Great history lesson and love the autobahn series

@999NINE99 3 жыл бұрын

These watches, like many others, really have to be seen in person to fully appreciate.

@vicrod5 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant summary, nice, coherent, concise.

@cartervepley2143 3 жыл бұрын

I dont get why you guys bring all these watches out on the table, and then dont ever pick them up or show us the actual watch....

@CrownandCaliber 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Carter. The pictures we show are of the actual watches. We are just much better at photography. We are working on getting better at the Macro shots of the watches though. Thanks for the feedback!

@Animalkisser 3 жыл бұрын

And no mention of the prices...

@kenchi7686 3 жыл бұрын

@@Animalkisser Goodness sake, go on NOMOS website and check.

@ziksy6460 3 жыл бұрын

@Simon Veasey The prices of brand new luxury products don't fluctuate that much even in the long run. Also, the guy could say, "As of the making of this video, here are the prices..." This is a buying guide. Include the damn prices.

@kenchi7686 3 жыл бұрын

@Simon Veasey Agree. I real watch fan would do a thorough research of the best prices and haggle. Its all part of the experience of buying a watch.

@lenny971000 3 жыл бұрын

Best Nomos overview out there..👍👍.. I love my Orion 39 Neomatik.

@dmv3373 3 жыл бұрын

the Ludwig is the ultimate dress watch in my opinion. what a beautiful, elegant, well designed piece.

@xltian4368 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you. And the face of it is actually not pale white straw paper white which make it far more prettier when the room light is dim.

@Edunf83 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are killing it. Another great video

@sandman94542 3 жыл бұрын

the lume on that autobahn is beatiful!

@xcmvp2007 3 жыл бұрын

I am thinking of buying a Nomos later this year. It will be my first watch over $500, so it is quite jump up. Thanks for the great buying guide.

@austino775 3 жыл бұрын

Especially when getting a model with their in-house movement, you really cant go wrong with NOMOS. Criminally underrated in my opinion.

@leehazlewoodism 3 жыл бұрын

I've got three, I love their designs and, as everyone says, they're good value for luxury watches. I've got a Tangente, Club and Orion. Got my eye on a Minimatik....

@lorenzo97tth562 2 жыл бұрын

@@leehazlewoodism do you think that are good investments? I am looking on buying one as my first watch but I also would like for it to hold its value in time

@leehazlewoodism 2 жыл бұрын

@@lorenzo97tth562 if you get it secondhand for 50% of retail you can probably wear it for a few years and get most of your money back.

@anthonystevens8683 3 жыл бұрын

A great super fast very educational review of the brand, thanks you. After considering the Club (the closest to a 'regular' watch) , the Tangente (great case but not sure about the numbers) and Metro (Not a fan of the syringe style hands) I finally decided on the Ludwig 36mm Neomatik, OK it's a compromise as most watches are. I was a tad concerned that the 36mm would be lost on my over 7" wrist but that minimal bezel and slim case depth means it wears more like a 39, I took a chance on the purchase online having not been able to see or try the watch due to COVID and I'm very pleased that I did, definitely a keeper. Great watch and I love the display case back.

@kojiattwood 3 жыл бұрын

First nice watch I ever got was a Nomos Orion, on the recommendation from a watch dealer, and haven't regretted it one bit. A fantastic piece.

@leehazlewoodism 3 жыл бұрын

I've got three Nomos, an Orion 38 in midnight blue is my favourite.

@travisbalthasar9544 3 жыл бұрын

Great info and the infographic was awesome

@yanksrock1000 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, the beautiful watches across the board. Love the Metro especially.

@underthegreatwave 2 жыл бұрын

@crown&caliber 8:02 “ thanks for sticking with me…” mate, You give me a 50 minute video on this and I would’ve watched every minute of it! We love brand deep dives!

@petiger6646 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Tangente a few months ago after watching a review by Jenni Elle, and it's an amazing watch. Very basic, but very accurate, has only gained 4 seconds in a month. Very impressive. I'm looking to buy the Zurich World Time next.

@bryon41 3 жыл бұрын

Her video convinced me as well - the macro shots showed more texture on the dial than I've seen anywhere else!

@amjed8985 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most interesting videos and from which I have learned the most. Looking forward for more videos like this. Keep up the good work

@CrownandCaliber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amjed!

@VersedNJ 3 жыл бұрын

I have a white Ahoi date, Club Atlantic Date, Autobahn with blue band, and a smaller hand wind breast cancer edition, the last for my daughter and bought it pre owned for a good price. And looked unused from and through a youtuber whom I know both and trust. My wife recently passed from breast cancer and covid and bought it for my daughters to ware. Maybe but in no rush an Orion. I live in NJ by the ocean and go boating on the Barnegat bay with friends and family it's nice to know both the Ahoi and Club Atlantic (200M) can handle a pool or falling into the bay. Only downside, I usually change the bands. Usually to leather from the fabric strap, haven't done it on the Autobahn yet. I read somewhere that many of the workers, makers at Lange wear Nomos watches. My three favorite watch brands that I can afford, is Nomos, Sinn and Stowa. I also know Nomos makes corporate editions with German companies, like Sieman's etc...

@brunodesrosiers266 2 жыл бұрын

More useful than I thought! Thanks!

@EndersFPS 3 жыл бұрын

Your video just made me buy a Nomos Metro 38 Datum. Thanks.

@keluizok4906 3 жыл бұрын

Great content on this one guys. Thank you

@ezee-e Жыл бұрын

fantastic coverage, well done. love nomos dials. elegant

@Scorpio_-ri2iz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It helped me very much to purchase my Nomos watch. I chose the automatic Orion model based on your recommendations.

@CrownandCaliber 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@millersx9 3 жыл бұрын

Liked this format!

@adrianobanak2824 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! NOMOS is the best value for money in watch world, no argue there. In house calibers with their own escapement for 2000-3500 EUR (depending on the model) is simply fantastic offer!

@djstreamers4702 3 жыл бұрын

great job. very calm and soothing presentation bro

@WeibenWang 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just tried a couple in the store. I have my eye on a Nomos Gangreserve Datum. Minimalist, but not too minimal. And complications. We need complications. And it's a bit less serious, not quite as austere as some of the other models. And something that doesn't show up in pictures or descriptions: the long, straight lugs of the Tangente felt like a popsicle stick on the wrist.; the Metro wore much more comfortably.

@mateuszmrowiec4265 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I was looking for something like that on the youtube😀👏

@FirestormAA 3 жыл бұрын

A great indepth video of Nomos.... thanks

@TheGrenadier97 2 жыл бұрын

Great video from a nice brand. Not much into minimalism but Nomos surely does it well. Definitely on my list.

@cdlted 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@franksantos3418 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you for the knowledge. Going to make a purchase very soon. Just can’t decide which one.

@jaecheokkim99 Жыл бұрын

really nice guide. thank you :)

@alphanakbulut8991 3 ай бұрын

Best video about nomos ever. Respect.

@xltian4368 2 жыл бұрын

I own a Nomos Ludwig 234 since 2017 when I was visiting Germany and have seen the price of Nomos goes up since then. I still love my ludwig, even I was intended to get a tangente btw, and would definately buy more new models from Nomos in the future.

@joaqpani8719 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Club 40mm automatic as an every day watch and the ORION NEOMATIK 39 MIDNIGHT BLUE

@jobo2084 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Greetings from Germany!

@davidbellamy1403 Жыл бұрын

I've had a Tangente Gangreserve for over 2 yrs now and it's my favorite in a nice collection of 7. My next purchase will be a Metro Silvercut - another totally unique Nomos thing. I love the unique power reserve on the Tangente also. They are very special watches, the fit and finish is remarkable at this price, I know of no other manufacturers with this level of quality both on the case and in the movement. I often hear people say Nomos is overpriced which is a clear indictor they don't understand or can't appreciate exemplary quality in fit and finish on a watch. Edit: Dec, 2023 - Putting my money where my mouth is. Purchased my Metro Neomatik 39 Silvercut, my grail for 2.5 yrs.

@neillupton 3 жыл бұрын

I like the club with California dial.

@anamisidro8453 3 жыл бұрын

Love this brand! 👌

@shaheenevans 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks team love my Orion 39mm datum 👌🏻great dress watch

@yankinwaoz 2 жыл бұрын

I have the ahoi.. love this watch.

@UGA.D 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@rfleitas 5 ай бұрын

Superb watches.. Stunning

@bobcat409 3 жыл бұрын

This is very good information

@EgdeFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great video

@guilessa 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Club.

@susokraut3169 9 ай бұрын

Nomos makes really very nicely looking watches for a reasonable price. Yet recently I think, although being quite different in style and look, Oris really made a similar step with their own movement, which is also on the cheaper side, yet competing easily with Tudor or even Omega and Rolex.

@olemanolete1 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Club

@Audittr2108 3 жыл бұрын

I have the 38mm Orion 331 manual wind. It’s perfect.

@BlakeJames42 2 жыл бұрын

I like how Nomos looks like a piece of art

@mohdfalamrzi309 3 жыл бұрын

Im planning to buy a Nomos watch, because i think its new upcoming elegant watch. But the fact is im confused wich one should i go with, can you please suggest for me 3 models of Nomos in order please from your point of view? And thank you very for the valuable content that you provide

@freakincrazy6932 3 жыл бұрын

Love my club neomatik 39 in midnight blue

@ronpower7790 3 жыл бұрын

For me the Nomos to get/have is the classic 36 mm Club. Other Nomos are either too delicate for my taste or out of proportion, due to Nomos trying to match modern size needs. The Zurich world timer in blue is the only other Nomos I would buy.

@metallusmelandril7380 2 жыл бұрын

When I get my degree I’ll treat myself to a Tangente update :)

@affegorilla1299 2 жыл бұрын

I video with SINN watches would be great 👍🏻

@livemoksha 2 жыл бұрын

This is certainly the year I will buy my first real watch and it will be a Nomos

@robinmarples5198 3 жыл бұрын

Oris and seiko are independent also. Great products

@lachmanubabani5582 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Any views on the Nomos Neomatik Club 42 it looks amazing please update any thoughts

@jamespalsson746 3 жыл бұрын

They wear bigger than the diameter suggest, those lugs are long.

@CrownandCaliber 3 жыл бұрын

Good point James. Thanks for watching!

@purrungas2012 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information, be nice to see how they fit on your wrist ..with a measurement idea

@RegisRetif-ro4tg Жыл бұрын

Hi guy ! Is that true that in 2012, the tangente gangreserve has à black indicator instead of the red one caliber 4401?

@antonc108 10 ай бұрын

Recently bought two watches, a Sinn 556 and a Nomos Tangente handwind, Sinn on the ETA/Selita gains +1 sec after 24 hours and Nomos DUW Swing whatever gains +7 seconds after 24 hours. At 36.5 hourthe Nomos ran out of power, supposed to have 42hours? The Sinn clocked 40.5hrs power reserve. Inhouse doesnt necessary mean better. Better decorated? Slightly, to a watch person. To a layman its just metallic gears with some colors.

@juanmi330 3 жыл бұрын

I was expecting you guys will pick the Zürich GMT! What are your thoughts? I personally love it!

@jameswong6590 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the Ludwig.

@idid1866 3 жыл бұрын

Neomatic, on the way✔

@kurtp5379 2 жыл бұрын

Of these I favor the Orion. I wish they would upgrade the indeces with slightly bolder gold or silver applied post's though.

@santtilagmailcom 2 жыл бұрын

How long would this same video be, if it was made about Seiko?

@Pennam5 2 жыл бұрын

So if I may ask, are the internals of every nomos watch totally a german made??? I currently own all the models except for a german made and which is why I am interested in going for a nomos (alange is totally out of my budget 😀) so chose nomos which is equally awesome. Replies and clarifications will be highly useful. Thabks in advance 😀👍

@nicolofurlan2278 9 ай бұрын

Hello, this is the best video on YT about Nomos. Someone could explain me the difference between the Zurich model and the Orion? Im interested in the all silver one, they look identical to me. Also is the neomatik movement way better than the alfa?

@dinoalbini3746 3 жыл бұрын

Good. My choice? The Nomos Club (rif. 701). Is it a good want? I hope... :-)

@rogeriofadelrihan6019 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the great videos. My name is Rogério Fadel Rihan I'm Brazilian, I live in Porto Alegre, state of RS. I really like your videos and would like to offer some suggestions: If you can, offer a Spanish version for people like me who don't speak English. I understand partially your explanations. If possible, I would like to hear from you about precision of movements and the cost in dollars. I wish you luck in your work and in your life. Tanks so much

@ThatCologneGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't the Club out by this time? Surprised it wasn't mentioned.

@calvinchann1996 Жыл бұрын

I think you should have given some advise about wearing size given the long lugs.

@federicopedata2950 3 жыл бұрын

How much accuracy is this caliber?

@TheRealMafoo 3 жыл бұрын

Nomos is great, and I will own one someday. Making movements in house is hugely impressive, but not unprecedented at this price point. Seiko has been doing it for 1/10th the cost, for years.

@alexsalvador3370 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Rosenstock / not anymore, Seiko prices are going crazy

@Fonetiker 3 жыл бұрын

Seiko might have done the inside, but has mostly boring/unattractive designs.

@daymondtalley9500 3 жыл бұрын

Want a Nomos Club

@craigroberts5965 3 жыл бұрын

"truly in-house..at a rather approachable price point, and that is unprecedented" Seiko 5?

@craigroberts5965 3 жыл бұрын

@TheLich17 that might be the case.... But that wasn't mentioned. How about a Grand Seiko? Spring drive?

@BlackKunik 3 жыл бұрын

@@craigroberts5965 different price point

@craigroberts5965 3 жыл бұрын

@TheLich17 for the pieces with the mostly integrated movements with in house escapement? Besides, the statement still ignores every mechanical Seiko. Or Citizen for that matter.

@Andrew.W75 3 жыл бұрын

I think C & C sees it's self as a luxury watch channel/business, so I doubt they will even acknowledge the existance of Seiko/Citizen etc let alone mention that they produce in house movements. This KZfaq channel exists to promote brands that they sell at the end of the day.

@BlackKunik 3 жыл бұрын

@@craigroberts5965 also Orient. Nomos selling point is more about finishing on its in-house movements, rather than low price point.

@anthraxabun 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I want to buy my first luxury watch. I want to buy something that can retain value or be a watch worth wearing for next 35 years! I have a budget of 2500 USD to 3000 USD. maybe I can stretch a little more. DO you recommend NOMOS or Tudor in terms of value and quality for money? Thanks, Btw I am a teacher so I cannot afford to buy luxury watches, But I have been saving and want to own a good piece of mechanics in the money I have. Thanks a lot

@leehazlewoodism 3 жыл бұрын

If you're buying new you'll have to accept that it'll depreciate but you will have the joy of ownership. I'd recommend Nomos, the designs are sharp and the finish is excellent. Plus they're relatively novel at the moment - I see plenty of Rolex/Tudor and lookalikes but out in the wild I've only spotted a couple of Nomos in a decade of watch spotting.

@anthraxabun 3 жыл бұрын

@@leehazlewoodism thank you very much really appreciate your response and videos

@leehazlewoodism 3 жыл бұрын

@@anthraxabun No worries. I've got three Nomos, my current favourite is an Orion 38 in midnight blue.

@luisaor.8256 3 жыл бұрын

should i get manual wind or neomatik?

@CrownandCaliber 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Luisao R, The manual wind is a more traditional Nomos, but we love what they're doing with the Neomatik line so we lean that direction.

@prabhuvenkatesh2972 3 жыл бұрын

2:30 is where actual content begins, before that is hype for brand crap which is repeated in breif after 2:30

@201950201950 3 жыл бұрын

I like how they all pretty much look the same.

@Andrew.W75 3 жыл бұрын

Why?

@TheGiantBunnysaid 3 жыл бұрын

As a first time watch buyer, does anyone have long term experience with the Tangente Sport neomatik? While I like Nomos design, some of the comments I've seen about their offerings simply not being reliable worries me. The low profile on their watches is nice and all, but if it breaks down or easily gets magnetized, why even bother?

@sway101 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know this too. Just about to pull the trigger on the Tangente Sport.

@TheGiantBunnysaid 3 жыл бұрын

@A. B. Thanks, appreciate it!