Introducing: The NOMOS Glashtte Tangente Neomatik 41 Update (Live Pics & Pricing)

March 22, 2018

NOMOS Glashtte is one of those brands that manages to make small, but meaningful changes to existing models feel just as exciting as getting whole new watches each year. For 2018, the German watchmaker is adding a new caliber to its lineup, the Caliber 6101. This is an evolution of the Neomatik movement, remaining ultra slim (3.6mm) but adding a special date mechanism that can be set both forward and backward with ease (while also switching over faster at midnight). The most non-traditional implementation of this caliber is in the Tangente Neomatik 41 Update, which frames the date around the edge of the dial with a pair of red dots that appear in alternating windows. The innovative date display is totally unique to NOMOS. Initial Thoughts For me, this is the coolest new NOMOS release for 2018. It's a great example of the brand doing what they do best, which is thinking creatively, building things with purpose, and showing the kind of restraint that results in timeless products. The pops of red on the perimeter of the dial add a lot of dynamism to the Tangente, and I love the gold printing used for the accents. I'm not sure how intuitive the date display will be to read, but if experience is any guide, I bet you'd get used to it very quickly. And, while I'm a fan of NOMOS's smaller watches, the larger size here will surely appeal to many and could help bring more people into the NOMOS fold. I'm never going to argue with that. This is still a Tangente through and through C just with something extra. The Basics Brand: NOMOS GlashtteModel: Tangente Neomatik 41 UpdateReference Number: 180Diameter: 40.5mmThickness: 7.9mmCase Material: Stainless steelDial Color: Galvanized, white silver-platedIndexes: Arabic numeralsLume: NoneWater Resistance: 50 metersStrap/Bracelet: Black Horween Shell Cordovan with steel pin buckle The Caliber 6101 movement is NOMOS's latest in-house creation. The Movement Caliber: NOMOS Caliber 6101Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, dateDiameter: 35.2mmThickness: 3.6mmPower Reserve: 42 hoursWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)Jewels: 27Regulated to chronometer standardsAdditional Details: The date function can be set forward and backward. Despite being 40.5mm, this watch wears comfortably on the wrist. Pricing & Availability Price: $4,100Availability: Coming soonFor more click here. The typography and design are extremely clean throughout.