The Tangente line is central to the NOMOS catalog - thin, impeccably proportioned, and surprisingly versatile, Tangente easily bridges the gap between formal and everyday wear. In the Tangente neomatik 41 Update model, NOMOS has retained the clean lines and classic Tangente style while adding sportiness and an unexpected splash of color with the date ring complication.
Since 1992, NOMOS has been operating in the Saxon watchmaking hub of Glashütte and has earned an excellent reputation for design. Adhering to the pure simplicity borrowed from Bauhaus style, NOMOS watches emphasize proportions, typography, legibility, and a color approach that combines rich hues with unexpected surprises. Together with in-house calibers, NOMOS watches significantly exceed the strict standards required for the Made in Glashütte designation.
The polished stainless steel case of the Tangente Update will be immediately familiar to brand enthusiasts. With a diameter of 40.5 mm, the Tangente Update maintains an exceptionally thin profile with a case height of only 7.8 mm. Thanks to the thin bezel, the dial remains the main focus, allowing the watch to sit confidently on the wrist. The smooth, rounded lines of the case contrast with the sharp, angular lugs, making the case shape instantly recognizable. Sapphire crystals frame the case, allowing a view of the beautifully executed in-house caliber as well as the dial.
The NOMOS Tangente neomatik 41 Update, previously available only with a silver-plated dial, is now offered in midnight blue (nachtblau). It's hard to think of a better description than midnight blue for the matte dial that shifts from blue to black depending on the lighting. This rich shade is complemented by bright white markers and fonts, as well as rhodium-plated hands. But there are always surprises with NOMOS and color - the neomatik text on the dial (indicating the presence of an in-house automatic caliber) is a muted gold, and the real surprise is the fluorescent green date indicator.
Around the periphery of the dial are 31 cutouts forming the date ring. Beneath it is a bright green date indicator. When it is positioned under two of the cutouts, the bright colors frame the day of the month. Consider it a date indicator with a NOMOS design twist. The green highlight on the midnight blue dial transforms the elegant Tangente into something more playful.
Under the sapphire case back, the DUW 6101 is visible - an in-house automatic movement that is part of the NOMOS neomatik caliber family. The neomatik movement measures 35.2 mm, allowing NOMOS to use a peripheral date wheel in a modern-sized watch (date rings are typically found only in smaller watches). Despite the thin dimensions of the movement, only 3.6 mm in height, NOMOS managed to accommodate the date ring complication using a specially shaped gear that meshes with the date disc. By the way, the date is quick to set and can be adjusted both forwards and backwards. In other words, when developing this caliber, NOMOS prioritized functionality and wearability.
To ensure precise and accurate timekeeping, the DUW-6101 is equipped with the NOMOS swing system (note the tempered blue balance spring). Additionally, the movement is adjusted in 6 positions - this fact is engraved on the bottom plate in two colors with the inscription “reguliert in 6 Lagen”. The rotor is also adorned with a gold-plated inscription and richly decorated. The level of finishing on NOMOS movements, including the DUW 6101, surpasses nearly all others in its price range. The Glashütte three-quarter plate, tempered blue screws, rhodium plating, Glashütte ribbing, NOMOS perlage, and gold engraving - this mesmerizing movement is absolutely deserving of being displayed through the sapphire case back.
The NOMOS Tangente neomatik 41 Update in midnight blue is now available for $4,100 and comes on a black Horween shell cordovan strap, but the 20 mm lug width allows for easy strap changes to suit your mood or style. To learn more about the NOMOS Tangente neomatik 41 Update and other watches from the NOMOS line, be sure to visit the brand's website.
