Once known for its smaller, more minimalist timepieces, Nomos Glashütte has in recent times presented sportier models in larger case diameters to up their technical profile and broaden their appeal. After introducing the motoring-inspired Autobahn collection at Baselworld 2018, this year the German brand has introduced a trio of new sports watches that retain the brand?s trademark minimalist sophistication.
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These new models ? the Tangente Sport in two colorways and Club Sport ? have a few things in common ? all of them are powered by the Neomatik date caliber DUW6101 (read our technical review of this movement released last year here), all three are water-resistant to 1000 ft (30 atm or 300 meters) thanks to robust cases and reinforced seals, and they all feature the brand?s second tailor-made bracelet after the first made its debut in January. Let?s take a closer look at these models.
First up, the Tangente Sport, or the Tangente Sport Neomatik Date 42 to be more precise. The standard Tangente is an emblematic model for Nomos and has been one of its pillars over the last 25 odd years. The Sport version has an upsized 42 mm case that?s been protected from shocks and water by its reinforced case, sealing, sapphire crystal glass back, and crown protection.
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The watch is available in two dial faces ? white or black. Both dials feature a generous application of Super-LumiNova on the hour markers and hands to help in visibility under water or in the dark. Nomos has tradi...