When you hear Bauhaus two things come to mind: functionalist architecture and Nomos Glashutte. The German watchmaker is inseparable from the pared-back, essentials-only design school that turns 100 this year. You’re not going to be all that surprised what Nomos has done to commemorate the anniversary either: a limited edition watch.
Well, watches. Limited editions aren’t usually part of Nomos’ horological vocabulary but in this case they’ve created an entire capsule collection of nine new Tangente models, each limited to just 100 pieces worldwide.
They’ve not gone crazy though; they don’t have different complications, case shapes or anything too intense. Instead, Nomos is offering their definitive Bauhaus watch in three different colour variations, each of which is in three case sizes: 38mm, 35mm and a diminutive 33mm.
From left to right: 33mm, 35mm and 38mm
Like any good piece of Bauhaus, there’s not a huge amount to say about the design of the Tangente limited editions. They are pure, clean and differentiated by no more than a single ring of colour in blue, red or yellow. They are characterised by simplicity and clarity, from the elegant shape of the case to the easily-readable, paper-coloured dial. They could be ripped directly from the sketches of Bauhaus maestro Paul Klee.
Inside they have the same Alpha in-house hand-wound movement that Nomos has been perfecting for years, complete with precise German engineering and reliability. It’s where you’ll find the only bit of embellishment in the entire watch other than the limited edition stamp: Glashutte’s signature stripes.
Apparently Nomos has gotten into the festive spirit off the design table too, as they’re offering what they call a ‘generous 100th anniversary discount’ on all 900 watches. Given that Nomos are pretty good value normally, that’s almost too good to resist. We certainly won’t be; I very much have my eye on the red.
Price & Specs:
- Model name(s): Tangente – A Century Of Bauhaus
- Dial/case: 35.0 mm x 6.2 mm diameter (Tangente), 32.8 mm x 6.4 mm diameter (Tangente 33), 37.5 mm x 6.6 mm diameter (Tangente 38), stainless steel case with red, blue or yellow accents
- Movement: Alpha – in-house built NOMOS caliber with manual winding
Water resistance: up to 3 atm - Power reserve: 43h
Price & availability: £1,260 (Tangente 33), £1,360 (Tangente), £1,520 (Tangente 38), limited to 100 pieces each (900 total)
Pre-order at: nomos-glashuette.com
