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Certainly, one of the most underrated watches in watchmaking at the moment. Its lines are inspired by the Bauhaus movement, the famous German school of architecture and applied arts, proclaiming that form must follow function. It knows how to last over time with its refined and unadorned design. We almost want to wear it upside down, its movement is so beautiful and made visible by its transparent back. It knows how to be very discreet with its 6.6mm diameter. This is the 28th copy (my birthday) of the 75 completing this limited edition, in partnership with Antoine de Macedo. The Parisian watchmaker and the German manufacturer have decided to give it a touch of blue on its indexes.

Nomos Tangente Limited Edition Antoine de Macedo

<p dir="ltr">The brand <strong>Nomos</strong> Glash&uuml;tte was founded in <strong>1990</strong> by Roland Schwertner in Glash&uuml;tte, Germany. Photographer and computer enthusiast, the founder created this brand between modernity and tradition two months after the fall of the Berlin Wall. His vision was to design timepieces that combine traditional mechanical watchmaking with <strong>modern design inspired by Bauhaus watches from the 1930s</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In 1991, the brand launched its first collection of 4 watches, designed by Suzanne Gunther: the Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Ludwig, the Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Orion, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/nomos_glashutte/tetra_neomatik"> Nomos Tetra Neomatik</a> and the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/nomos_glashutte/tangente">Nomos Tangente</a>. The combination of movements manufactured in-house and 95% built in the region, a relatively affordable price and a minimalist aesthetic has made this brand take off in the watch world.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The range includes models like the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/nomos_glashutte/club_campus"> Nomos Club Campus</a>, the Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Minimatik, the Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Z&uuml;rich, the Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Tangomat Date and the Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Lux. The Nomos Tangente 41 Update also won the Challenge category at the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) in 2018.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Nomos watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The price of Nomos watches sold on the brand's website are evolving <strong>between &euro; 1,260 and &euro; 15,800 depending on the models and finishes</strong>. Count &euro; 1,300 for a Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Club Campus and &euro; 12,800 for a Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Lambda.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Nomos glassworks is an independent brand and produces 20,000 watches per year all models combined. To choose a Nomos Glash&uuml;tte that best suits you, <strong>Dialicious owners' reviews</strong> are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience. Nomos is part of the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_german_watch_brands">Ranking of best german watch brands</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated April 2024)</p>

From the beginning, I was captivated by the emptiness of German Bauhaus design. A readable emptiness that nevertheless seems inhabited by the reflection and calculations of the designer or, certainly, the designers who took the design of the dial and the watch out of nothingness. Fiat lux. In the end, the simplicity of the lines tightens on the essential and therefore keeps only what is necessary. The watchmaking Bauhaus then heads towards a quest for the Right. In short, the font of the indexes follows the curvature of the case as if to press and resonate with the roundness of the case. The numbers mingle with the line indexes that extend the discreet railway. Everything is clear and spacious, a glance is enough to read the time. On the dial dance two fine blue steel hands, they magnificently chisel the almost silver dial. We are surprised to appreciate the unveiling of the red power reserve which contrasts in a primary way with the blue of the hands and the silvery gray-white of the dial. The subtly crafted seconds subdial adds extra depth to the dial, adding a touch of complexity in all simplicity. Thin - 6.6mm thick - the watch sits discreetly on the wrist. The lugs creep across the wrist and cleverly widen the watch's humble diameter: 35mm.

Tangente Power Reserve 172

My first mechanical watch.
I hesitated a lot with the pale pink ORION model, but maybe because it was my first mechanical watch, I went for the more classic of the two. Especially since it is not so classic, after all...
On this watch everything is fine: the case, the horns, long and thin, and these two hands that are so nice to see turning when setting the time. The minute hand is particularly long and allows a perfect adjustment that contributes to the great readability of the watch.
The manual caliber is also very fine, in the elegant sense, and particularly pleasant to look at. The drift is +5 seconds per day, which for me remains acceptable.
The mahogany cordovan strap is beautifully made but combined with the sobriety of the dial, it is a bit “boring”… So I immediately changed it for a blue alligator strap which electrifies the whole thing and matches the hands.

Elegant, well finished, beautiful caliber at a low price

A watch that can be worn both at the office and on the weekend. A balanced watch, for creative people who will appreciate the triptych: classic, originality, simplicity. A watch for lovers of time, those who appreciate manual winding and observing the back that reveals the mechanism that grabs us every morning without tiring us.

Nomos Tangente Super 30 - The classic creative watch

<p>Fond&eacute;e en <strong>1970</strong> par Philippe Saner dans le Jura suisse, la marque <strong>Saner</strong> incarne un demi-si&egrave;cle d'excellence horlog&egrave;re. Initialement sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;e dans l'assemblage de mouvements m&eacute;caniques, l'entreprise a su &eacute;voluer tout en conservant son savoir-faire artisanal. En 2020, pour c&eacute;l&eacute;brer ses 50 ans, la famille Saner a lanc&eacute; une collection exclusive de montres en &eacute;dition limit&eacute;e, marquant ainsi son entr&eacute;e sur le devant de la sc&egrave;ne horlog&egrave;re.</p>
<h3><strong>Les D&eacute;buts : Un Atelier Familial</strong></h3>
<p>Philippe Saner a &eacute;tabli son atelier &agrave; Alle, dans le Jura suisse, une r&eacute;gion r&eacute;put&eacute;e pour son expertise horlog&egrave;re. D&egrave;s le d&eacute;part, l'atelier s'est distingu&eacute; par la pr&eacute;cision de son travail, fournissant des mouvements m&eacute;caniques &agrave; des marques prestigieuses. Cette r&eacute;putation d'excellence a permis &agrave; l'entreprise de se d&eacute;velopper tout en restant fid&egrave;le &agrave; ses <strong>racines familiales</strong>.</p>
<h3><strong>L'&Eacute;volution : De la Sous-Traitance &agrave; la Cr&eacute;ation de Montres</strong></h3>
<p>Apr&egrave;s des d&eacute;cennies en tant que sous-traitant de confiance, la <strong>famille Saner </strong>a d&eacute;cid&eacute; de capitaliser sur son expertise en lan&ccedil;ant sa propre ligne de montres. Cette transition a &eacute;t&eacute; motiv&eacute;e par le d&eacute;sir de proposer des garde-temps refl&eacute;tant leur vision de l'horlogerie, alliant tradition et innovation.</p>
<h3><strong>La Collection "Heart in Light"</strong></h3>
<p>Pour c&eacute;l&eacute;brer son 50e anniversaire, Saner a d&eacute;voil&eacute; la collection <strong>"Heart in Light"</strong>. Compos&eacute;e de cinq mod&egrave;les exclusifs, chaque pi&egrave;ce est limit&eacute;e &agrave; 50 exemplaires et <strong>certifi&eacute;e par le Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres (COSC)</strong>, garantissant une pr&eacute;cision exceptionnelle. Les mod&egrave;les se d&eacute;clinent avec des bracelets en cuir, m&eacute;tal ou nylon, offrant une vari&eacute;t&eacute; adapt&eacute;e aux go&ucirc;ts diversifi&eacute;s des amateurs de montres.</p>
<h3><strong>Engagement envers la Qualit&eacute; et l'Innovation</strong></h3>
<p>Saner s'engage &agrave; maintenir des <strong>standards de qualit&eacute; &eacute;lev&eacute;s</strong>. L'atelier, modernis&eacute; et bien &eacute;quip&eacute;, se sp&eacute;cialise dans l'assemblage de mouvements m&eacute;caniques, le garnissage de platines et l'embo&icirc;tage de montres, y compris celles avec complications. Cette infrastructure permet &agrave; la marque de contr&ocirc;ler chaque &eacute;tape de la production, assurant ainsi la fiabilit&eacute; et la durabilit&eacute; de ses produits.</p>
<h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3>
<p>La marque Saner illustre la capacit&eacute; d'une <strong>entreprise familiale</strong> &agrave; &eacute;voluer tout en pr&eacute;servant son h&eacute;ritage. En lan&ccedil;ant sa propre collection de montres, Saner a d&eacute;montr&eacute; que l'expertise accumul&eacute;e au fil des d&eacute;cennies peut servir de fondation solide pour innover et proposer des produits de haute qualit&eacute; aux passionn&eacute;s d'horlogerie.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Founded in <strong>1970</strong> by Philippe Saner in the Swiss Jura, the brand <strong>Saner</strong> embodies half a century of watchmaking excellence. Initially specializing in the assembly of mechanical movements, the company has evolved while maintaining its artisanal know-how. In 2020, to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Saner family launched an exclusive collection of limited edition watches, marking its entry onto the watchmaking scene.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The Beginnings: A Family Workshop</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Philippe Saner established his workshop in Alle, in the Swiss Jura, a region renowned for its watchmaking expertise. From the start, the workshop stood out for the precision of its work, supplying mechanical movements to prestigious brands. This reputation for excellence has allowed the company to grow while remaining faithful to its <strong>family roots</strong>.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The Evolution: From Subcontracting to Watch Creation</h3>
<p dir="ltr">After decades as a trusted subcontractor, the <strong>Saner family</strong> decided to capitalize on its expertise by launching its own line of watches. This transition was motivated by the desire to offer timepieces reflecting their vision of watchmaking, combining tradition and innovation.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Collection "Heart in Light"</h3>
<p dir="ltr">To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Saner unveiled the collection <strong>"Heart in Light"</strong>. Made up of five exclusive models, each piece is limited to 50 copies and <strong>certified by the &ldquo;Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres&rdquo; (COSC)</strong>, guaranteeing exceptional precision. The models are available with leather, metal or nylon straps, offering a variety suited to the diverse tastes of watch lovers.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Commitment to Quality and Innovation</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Saner is committed to maintaining high quality standards. The workshop, modernized and well equipped, specializes in the assembly of mechanical movements, the filling of plates and the casing of watches, including those with complications. This infrastructure allows the brand to control each stage of production, thus ensuring the reliability and durability of its products.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Saner brand illustrates the capacity of <strong>family business</strong> to evolve while preserving its heritage. By launching its own watch collection, Saner has demonstrated that the expertise accumulated over decades can serve as a solid foundation to innovate and offer high-quality products to watch enthusiasts.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">(Updated March 2025)</p>

<p dir="ltr">The <strong>Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Tangente</strong> is an iconic watch that embodies the essence of German watch design. Since its launch in <strong>1992</strong>, it has become the flagship model of the Nomos Glash&uuml;tte brand, reflecting a refined aesthetic inspired by the Bauhaus movement and high-precision engineering.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Design and Aesthetics</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tangente is distinguished by its minimalist and timeless design. Its sleek dial features five elegantly arranged Arabic numerals, accompanied by two fine hands and a small seconds at 6 o'clock. This arrangement gives the watch optimal readability while maintaining refined sobriety. The stainless steel case, with its thin bezel and low profile, accentuates the understated elegance of the watch. Angular lugs add a distinctive geometric touch, reinforcing <strong>Bauhaus influence</strong>. The blued hands, obtained by a specific heating process, contrast harmoniously with the dial, adding a subtle note of color. The leather strap, often made from black cordovan leather, completes the ensemble with a touch of classic sophistication.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Variants and Dimensions</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Over the years, the Tangente has been available in several versions to adapt to the varied preferences of watch enthusiasts. Case sizes vary, including diameters of 33mm, 35mm, 38mm, 39mm and 41mm, allowing everyone to find the dimension that suits them best. Some versions incorporate additional complications, such as the power reserve indicator or the date function, while preserving the refined aesthetic characteristic of the Tangente. The dials are generally silver-white in color, but special editions offer alternative hues for those looking for a touch of originality.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Movements and Know-How</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Nomos Glash&uuml;tte is recognized for its expertise in manufactured movements. The Tangente is equipped with mechanical calibers with manual or automatic winding, depending on the model. The <strong>calibre Alpha</strong>, for example, is a hand-wound movement renowned for its reliability and precision. Automatic versions, such as those with the DUW 3001 caliber, offer remarkable thinness with a thickness of only 3.2 mm, while guaranteeing optimal performance. All movements are adorned with fine finishing, including perlage, blued screws and the Glash&uuml;tte rib pattern, visible through the transparent <strong>sapphire case back of certain versions</strong>. This attention to detail demonstrates the brand's artisanal know-how and commitment to watchmaking excellence.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Recognition and Awards</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tangente has been rewarded many times for its exceptional design and manufacturing quality. She has notably received prestigious distinctions such as the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix in 2018 for the Tangente Update model, equipped with an innovative date display. This international recognition underlines the lasting impact of the Tangente in the world of watchmaking and its status as a modern classic.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Nomos Glash&uuml;tte Tangente embodies a harmonious fusion of minimalist design and mechanical excellence. Its refined, Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic, combined with high-precision movements, makes it an essential piece for watch lovers who appreciate <strong>elegant simplicity</strong> and artisanal know-how. Whether for everyday use or for special occasions, the Tangente offers timeless versatility and sophistication that continues to appeal to watch enthusiasts across the world.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">(Updated February 2025)</p>

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Nomos Tangente Limited Edition Antoine de Macedo

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