NOMOS Glashütte
Contemporary watchmaking, built without compromise. Independent from the beginning, NOMOS Glashütte designs, engineers and manufactures its movements entirely in-house, pairing German precision with a distinctly modern aesthetic. Clean architecture, restrained detailing and enduring proportions create watches that feel as relevant decades from now as they do today — proof that timeless design rarely demands attention.
The quiet confidence of NOMOS.
NOMOS Glashütte proves that contemporary watchmaking can be both accessible and uncompromising. As one of the few fully independent manufactures in Germany, every mechanical movement is designed, engineered and produced in-house in Glashütte. That level of vertical integration is rare at any price, yet it is matched with a design language that remains understated, functional and unmistakably modern.
Its watches are shaped by the principles of enduring design rather than changing trends. Inspired by the clarity of Bauhaus, each case, dial and handset is reduced to only what is essential, allowing proportion, typography and finishing to speak for themselves. Beneath the dial, proprietary calibres — including the innovative DUW movements with the NOMOS Swing System escapement — reflect the same commitment to thoughtful engineering and long-term reliability.
“It is a watch for those who value independent thinking, honest craftsmanship and design that will look as relevant in thirty years as it does today.”
Independent from the beginning.
NOMOS Glashütte is founded
Established shortly after German reunification, NOMOS Glashütte set out to build a modern watch manufacture rooted in the traditions of Saxon watchmaking while embracing a distinctly contemporary design philosophy.
The first in-house movement
The introduction of the Alpha calibre marked a defining milestone, bringing movement production in-house and laying the foundation for one of the industry’s most respected independent manufactures.
Timeless contemporary design
Guided by the principles of Bauhaus, NOMOS watches are defined by clean typography, balanced proportions and purposeful simplicity. Every detail is considered, with nothing added unless it serves a function.
Manufactured entirely in Glashütte
From proprietary DUW calibres to the NOMOS Swing System escapement, every mechanical movement is designed, engineered and produced in-house — an uncommon achievement that reflects the manufacture’s commitment to independence and precision.
At Palladio · contemporary watchmaking with enduring character
NOMOS Glashütte joins Palladio as a manufacture chosen for those who value independent watchmaking, thoughtful engineering and timeless design. It is a collection that proves exceptional craftsmanship can be expressed with quiet confidence rather than excess.
Eight collections.
ClubEveryday sport
The everyday sports watch. Robust construction, clean typography and effortless versatility. Built for active days, yet refined enough for every occasion.
LudwigRoman numerals
The traditional line. Roman numerals, slender hands and refined proportions. A contemporary interpretation of classic German watchmaking.
OrionPure dress
The pure dress watch. Soft curves, slender profile and uninterrupted simplicity. Minimalism reduced to its most elegant form.
TangenteThe Bauhaus icon
The defining NOMOS. Bauhaus-inspired geometry, straight lugs and unmistakable typography. The collection that shaped the manufacture’s identity.
TetraThe square
The square collection. Distinctive architecture balanced by refined proportions. A different expression of contemporary watch design.
MetroUrban by design
Urban by design. Fine wire lugs, colourful accents and precision-inspired details. Contemporary engineering with an architectural sensibility.
MinimatikDUW 3001
The minimalist automatic. Compact proportions, flowing lines and the in-house DUW 3001 calibre. Mechanical sophistication in its simplest form.
ZürichWorld Time
The traveller’s watch. World Time and dual-time complications presented with remarkable clarity. Designed for those whose time is measured across cities.
