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ANALOGUE
·The NOMOS is amazing! Personally I think it is too large, but obviously a matter of taste....
Nomos, Omega or Omega, please help me decide
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Waxtactic
·IMO they're all amazing, but may I ask what you do? I say this because if you spend your time traveling and are in meetings then the Nomos hands down. If you're in the water, the Seamaster, or if you're looking for a solid every day watch the Aqua Terra (Disclaimer: I am a well documented sucker for white dials).
So: If they're all speaking to you, maybe pivot to when/where/how you'd get the most enjoyment from the watch. Just a thought.
So: If they're all speaking to you, maybe pivot to when/where/how you'd get the most enjoyment from the watch. Just a thought.
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sturosen
·The Aqua Terra is on my short list and would be my clear choice among these three.
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RazorFrazer
·Let me just add in that Nomos are VERY delicate watches. Not only do they mark up and scratch easily, the parts inside don't have the same sort of ruggedness that you may be used too.
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w154
·Let me just add in that Nomos are VERY delicate watches. Not only do they mark up and scratch easily, the parts inside don't have the same sort of ruggedness that you may be used too.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerLet me just add in that Nomos are VERY delicate watches. Not only do they mark up and scratch easily, the parts inside don't have the same sort of ruggedness that you may be used too.
Not true at all.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerNomos, relatively speaking, is a niche brand.
Yes, and that's partly why I like them. When Philippe Dufour was asked what brand he would recommend for under $10k, his answer was...
Philippe Dufour: "I would say that you could buy at this price, maybe a bit less, a very good watch in terms of value and quality. It’s not Swiss — sorry — [but] a German brand called NOMOS. I found that this brand makes a very serious product. I like these watches, and for somebody who wants to start, I think this will be a good [choice]: not too expensive and good value for money."
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83n
·There are a lot of votes for the Nomos in this Omega forums!
It really is a nice watch. And I thought some more about it.
When I got into watches about five years ago, I didn’t really like Omega. All that „agent on the moon“ stuff. The only thing worse than their marketing department seemed to be their fanatic fanbase. But then I saw the FOIS and had to try it on. It wasn‘t quite right for me but the salesperson was smart enough to show me the Moonwatch. And so I had a new watch. And dann were the fans right!
Compared to the other two pricier watches (Tudor and TAG) I already had, the Omega just feels and looks more luxury.
Now after being so impressed with Omega, I hesitate to try another brand. Especially since the Nomos really feels somehow fragile.
But I guess I will have to go try some watches at the weekend... for the 3th time in a row.
It really is a nice watch. And I thought some more about it.
When I got into watches about five years ago, I didn’t really like Omega. All that „agent on the moon“ stuff. The only thing worse than their marketing department seemed to be their fanatic fanbase. But then I saw the FOIS and had to try it on. It wasn‘t quite right for me but the salesperson was smart enough to show me the Moonwatch. And so I had a new watch. And dann were the fans right!
Compared to the other two pricier watches (Tudor and TAG) I already had, the Omega just feels and looks more luxury.
Now after being so impressed with Omega, I hesitate to try another brand. Especially since the Nomos really feels somehow fragile.
But I guess I will have to go try some watches at the weekend... for the 3th time in a row.
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Omega-Q
·I really like the Nomos in blue...for some reason the white doesn't do it for me. Aqua Terra sounds like a no, so the old SMPc 212.30.41.20.01.003 in black...how did that sit on your wrist? Did the wife like that look? The Nomos is a beautiful put together world timer!
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83n
·I really like the Nomos in blue...for some reason the white doesn't do it for me. Aqua Terra sounds like a no, so the old SMPc 212.30.41.20.01.003 in black...how did that sit on your wrist? Did the wife like that look? The Nomos is a beautiful put together world timer!
My wife didn’t like it. But I loved it. A very cool and versatile look.
Omega is great in hiding the size of their watches with clever design. It sit very well and feeled comfortable. I was surprised to read that it is thicker than my Eta Black Bay.
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foxtrot
·I vote for the Aqua Terra, much more interesting aesthetically, so many details…the case is a beauty…
The Nomos is really nice but is an aesthetic based on a minimalistic concept, so this is a watch that is ´totally understand´ too quickly…I am afraid it can become…boring?...
The Nomos is really nice but is an aesthetic based on a minimalistic concept, so this is a watch that is ´totally understand´ too quickly…I am afraid it can become…boring?...
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dscoogs
·I am thinking about a watch that I can take into the water, which I am not willing to do with any of my watches (Credor + Speedies).
I would like also a transparent case back, so narrow my choices between an Aqua Terra and a Nomos Ahoi Atlantic. As of now I am leaning towards the Nomos (pic from Nomos):
I would like also a transparent case back, so narrow my choices between an Aqua Terra and a Nomos Ahoi Atlantic. As of now I am leaning towards the Nomos (pic from Nomos):
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SpeedyMcNasty
·I am thinking about a watch that I can take into the water, which I am not willing to do with any of my watches (Credor + Speedies).
I would like also a transparent case back, so narrow my choices between an Aqua Terra and a Nomos Ahoi Atlantic. As of now I am leaning towards the Nomos (pic from Nomos):
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83n
·I am strongly leaning towards the SMPc now. I think it is a great combination of sporty and dressy.
They are still part of the regular collection, aren‘t they? Or would I have to buy used?
They are still part of the regular collection, aren‘t they? Or would I have to buy used?
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RazorFrazer
·Is that comment based on personal experience ? Could you expand...
Yes based on personal experience. I had a 35mm tangent and the 37 metro datum gangreserve. Here are just some of the issues I had.
Tangente: bent one of the lugs somehow, lint on dial (got serviced to remove and then got lint on the dial AGAIN). Constantly needed to be demagnetized, I could stop the movement just by tapping on the back of the movement and observing the spring. sapphire scratched in two spots. I got tackled into a pool while wearing the watch and quickly exited the pool. Next day the watch wouldn't wind so I had to bring it in for a full service.
Once I got the watch back from service I dropped in from a 1 foot distance and the watch wouldn't hold a charge. back to service.
The magnetism killing my watch was the biggest issue for me. timekeeping was all over the place.
Metro: Had issues with magnetism like crazy ... also had the same issue where I could tap on the watch and watch the spring stop / start.
Its like these watches had very little shock protection, very prone to magenetic fields with little to no protection, very susceptible to dust under the dial very delicate lugs. I never bent the lugs on the metro but they are not supported very well. If you have an active lifestyle at all I would not recommend wearing these watches. Also the leather would be ruined if you sweat a lot in the summer.
I sold them and bought a moonwatch. I've had 0 issues. Not one time has it been magnetized, no dust under the dial, it hasn't changed accuracy once (obviously scratches but I can remove).
All that being said the watches were absolutely beautiful. I got married wearing my tangente and I would buy another one (and metro for that matter) but I would not wear it every day, no freaking way. They also fit my wrist well, with the metro fitting a lot better (6.5" wrist).
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerIf you have an active lifestyle at all I would not recommend wearing these watches.
Bending lugs, dropping watches, scratching sapphire crystals - "active lifestyle" is maybe a bit too subtle of a description...
I can tell you my wife is very hard on watches, and her Tetra has stood up very well. I don't wear my Tangente as often as she wears her Tetra, but mine looks and runs just like it came out of the showcase, and that's after owning it for 5+ years.
The watches have the same shock protection on the balance that pretty much all other modern watches have. And honestly I've never heard of being able to stop a balance by tapping on the glass of a watch.
Regarding magnetism, I've seen all kinds of watches get magnetized, and I don't believe that Nomos watches are any more prone to it than other similar watches would be (depending on the age and model, this may be the same balance assembly from Nivarox that 90% of the Swiss industry uses, unless it's the manufacture "swing system"). Of course a Speedmaster has additional protections to prevent magnetism in the form of the anti-magnetic inner cover, as many sport watches do, but they also get magnetized...
Nomos may not be for you, but I think calling them out as excessively fragile is a stretch.
Cheers, Al
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RazorFrazer
·Bending lugs, dropping watches, scratching sapphire crystals - "active lifestyle" is maybe a bit too subtle of a description...
I can tell you my wife is very hard on watches, and her Tetra has stood up very well. I don't wear my Tangente as often as she wears her Tetra, but mine looks and runs just like it came out of the showcase, and that's after owning it for 5+ years.
The watches have the same shock protection on the balance that pretty much all other modern watches have. And honestly I've never heard of being able to stop a balance by tapping on the glass of a watch.
Regarding magnetism, I've seen all kinds of watches get magnetized, and I don't believe that Nomos watches are any more prone to it than other similar watches would be (depending on the age and model, this may be the same balance assembly from Nivarox that 90% of the Swiss industry uses, unless it's the manufacture "swing system"). Of course a Speedmaster has additional protections to prevent magnetism in the form of the anti-magnetic inner cover, as many sport watches do, but they also get magnetized...
Nomos may not be for you, but I think calling them out as excessively fragile is a stretch.
Cheers, Al
Fair points! I honestly love the brand and the watches and maybe i shouldn’t make blanket statements about the quality but i was just trying to say im my experience with the watches they seemed fragile. The Metro with the swing system was being magnetized just as often as the alpha movement tangente. Keep in my i do work around pretty large transformers (345kV / 115kV / 69kV) and low power RF signals.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerFair points! I honestly love the brand and the watches and maybe i shouldn’t make blanket statements about the quality but i was just trying to say im my experience with the watches they seemed fragile. The Metro with the swing system was being magnetized just as often as the alpha movement tangente. Keep in my i do work around pretty large transformers (345kV / 115kV / 69kV) and low power RF signals.
Fair enough - the work you do would certainly have an effect, and considering that a Speedy with a solid case back and iron cover has a lot more protection than a Nomos with a sapphire display back for magnetism, the result is not surprising.
Just as a test I wore my Tangente just now to play an hour of tennis - wound it and set the time before playing, and after I'm done it's still spot on. I am right handed so wear the watch on the left, so no real impacts to the left arm. But plenty of sprinting around the court, using the left arm for the ball toss on the serve, and swinging my left arm for balance when hitting a backhand (working on the backhand today so did a lot of that actually), so it's not just hanging there.
I think for most people who are working in an office, or even doing moderate physical labour or exercise, these watches will hold up fine.
Cheers, Al
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83n
·After spending about two hours at the OB and trying about every watch they had, I made up my mind. It will be neither of the three but the new SMPc. I did not like that one in pictures or at first sight in the windows at all. But up close it looks and feels just so nice and sturdy. Like a very beautiful tank! It is also not to big, as I would have expected and the black rubber strap is phenomenal!
I have to do the math if I should buy it at the bracelet and get the strap additionally but I will definitely wear it on the rubber,
I will return next Saturday and buy one. Thank you guys for your help!
I have to do the math if I should buy it at the bracelet and get the strap additionally but I will definitely wear it on the rubber,
I will return next Saturday and buy one. Thank you guys for your help!
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yvrclimber
·Why do you not have it anymore?
I have quite a few watches and turn them over fairly regularly. I sold it to a friend (I still see it occasionally) to finance a grail piece I'm working on. Kinda regret selling it actually.
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