This article details the author's personal journey to purchasing a Nomos Tangente Neomatik Platinum Gray, a watch they had long admired but never acquired due to rising prices and a lack of the right opportunity. The author discusses finding a pre-owned model with some cosmetic issues, the subsequent service experience with Nomos, and ultimately their satisfaction with the watch's design, wearability, and versatility as a "strap monster."
- Price: €3,320 (display case back)
- 35mm stainless steel case
- Automatic DUW 3001 movement
- 50m water resistance
- 18mm lug width
The author purchased a pre-owned 2022 Nomos Tangente Neomatik Platinum Gray for €1,350, significantly below its current retail price, despite the watch having discolored hands and a dent in the bezel.
Following the purchase, the watch was sent to Nomos for service due to the hand discoloration and a loud rotor; Nomos was unable to replace the steel hands with gold ones as it is a current reference.
The watch features a galvanized and rhodium-plated gray dial with black printing and a slightly recessed sub-dial with concentric graining.
The author highlights the 35mm polished stainless steel case's slim 6.9mm thickness and the in-house DUW 3001 caliber's finishing, including blued screws and Glashütte striping.
The monochrome colorway of the Platinum Gray dial is described as making the watch an "absolute strap monster," with the author favoring straps from Veblenist and Nomos woven textile straps.
The author compares the Nomos Tangente to their Breguet Classique ref. 5907, viewing the Nomos as a sportier, everyday counterpart.