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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.

Founded1990 · Glashütte, GermanyTypeIndependent manufactureAt PalladioSince 2026
NOMOS Glashütte — contemporary German watchmaking, at Palladio
Why we carry it

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.”

History · in brief

Independent from the beginning.

1990

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.

2005

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.

The Signature

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.

The Movement

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.

Now

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.

Collections · currently on the wall

Eight collections.

i · Sport
Club

ClubEveryday sport

The everyday sports watch. Robust construction, clean typography and effortless versatility. Built for active days, yet refined enough for every occasion.

ii · Classic
Ludwig

LudwigRoman numerals

The traditional line. Roman numerals, slender hands and refined proportions. A contemporary interpretation of classic German watchmaking.

iii · Dress
Orion

OrionPure dress

The pure dress watch. Soft curves, slender profile and uninterrupted simplicity. Minimalism reduced to its most elegant form.

iv · Iconic
Tangente

TangenteThe Bauhaus icon

The defining NOMOS. Bauhaus-inspired geometry, straight lugs and unmistakable typography. The collection that shaped the manufacture’s identity.

v · Beyond round
Tetra

TetraThe square

The square collection. Distinctive architecture balanced by refined proportions. A different expression of contemporary watch design.

vi · Urban
Metro

MetroUrban by design

Urban by design. Fine wire lugs, colourful accents and precision-inspired details. Contemporary engineering with an architectural sensibility.

vii · Automatic
Minimatik

MinimatikDUW 3001

The minimalist automatic. Compact proportions, flowing lines and the in-house DUW 3001 calibre. Mechanical sophistication in its simplest form.

viii · Globetrotter
Zürich

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.