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rouxeny · 4 February 2016, 06:12 PM

Nomos seems to be a darling of the watch world for the last few years. I've always liked the look for the Weltzeit, their GMT/(semi) worldtimer. It has a generally good look, and a useful complication, and the newer blue dial looks great.

I have never actually held any Nomos watch in my hands though, and am looking for opinions from any that have. They have a pretty limited dealer network, I've seen a few other models at the big Tourneau at Caesars in Vegas, but they didn't have this model in stock.

Hopefully, I'll be on SF in a few months and might be able to stop in at the two retailers there.

Anybody out there actually own one of these? I see them pop up in the for sale section occasionally, but so far never from any of the big-name trusted sellers.

cervantes · 4 February 2016, 10:22 PM

I own one and quite like it. I particularly like the lugs on the zurich model rather than the thin angular lugs on the other models. Nicely constructed, pleasing dial, great size and fit, and a good value. Haven't seen the blue model though, but I hears it's a beauty.

bdex75 · 4 February 2016, 10:59 PM

Yep. Have two and love them. Best value in the watch world in my opinion. And their service is second to none.

I am a guy that likes a date on a dress watch. As I sign and date a lot of documents at work I always look at my watch to check the date.

So my first was an Orion datum weib

And then I waited for over a year for this one. They are almost impossible to come by at an AD. If you see it, buy it. Metro power reserve.

I have tried on and worn both of their GMT's of which you speak. Great watch and I like the white dial better. It is just easier for me to read.

Good luck on your search.

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dera · 5 February 2016, 02:04 AM

I've always loved the look of the blue Zurich Weltzeit, but the price is kind of crazy for this (still) new brand.

PJ S · 5 February 2016, 02:12 AM

The best model, especially in the blue, that they make – the rest of the models, I can easily not give a second’s thought about.

watchucallit · 5 February 2016, 01:26 PM

I find these to be very appealing. I purchased their Ahoi but the position of the lugs made it too big for my small wrist and I eventually sold it. Their pieces-- great bang for the buck though

mps354 · 5 February 2016, 02:16 PM

Love the weltzeit, either color

AzHadEnuf · 5 February 2016, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dera

I've always loved the look of the blue Zurich Weltzeit, but the price is kind of crazy for this (still) new brand.

Founded in 1990. How long do you have to be in business before you're credible?
Independent Glashutte watchmaker, in-house movement around $4,000 US. Seems like a pretty good value.

Very happy with my Orion. My 18 year old has a Club. When his hipster friends ask him about it he tells them, " It's a NOMOS, it's made by a bunch of hot German chicks in some little village in Germany".

cervantes · 5 February 2016, 11:02 PM

MTROIS · 6 February 2016, 01:27 PM

Is the Weltzeit a "true" GMT, or does it only display one time zone at a time?

PJ S · 6 February 2016, 02:20 PM

It’s not a dual timezone watch, but a GMT of sort.
Each city on the outer half of the dial are separated by 2 hours difference, as are those on the inner, but the difference between outer and inner is 1 hour.

So instead of NY being opposite 7 on the dial when London is set at 12, you have to count the difference and mentally work out the exact time.

rouxeny · 6 February 2016, 03:58 PM

Huh? I thought the home time was on the small subdial at 3:00, and the pusher at 2:00 was used to rotate the city dial along with the hands to the second time?

PJ S · 7 February 2016, 12:06 AM

You’re right – memory not serving me well.
It’s a dual time after all.

4 February 2016, 06:12 PM	#1
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	Nomos Weltzeit - any opinions? Nomos seems to be a darling of the watch world for the last few years. I've always liked the look for the Weltzeit, their GMT/(semi) worldtimer. It has a generally good look, and a useful complication, and the newer blue dial looks great. I have never actually held any Nomos watch in my hands though, and am looking for opinions from any that have. They have a pretty limited dealer network, I've seen a few other models at the big Tourneau at Caesars in Vegas, but they didn't have this model in stock. Hopefully, I'll be on SF in a few months and might be able to stop in at the two retailers there. Anybody out there actually own one of these? I see them pop up in the for sale section occasionally, but so far never from any of the big-name trusted sellers.

4 February 2016, 10:22 PM	#2
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	I own one and quite like it. I particularly like the lugs on the zurich model rather than the thin angular lugs on the other models. Nicely constructed, pleasing dial, great size and fit, and a good value. Haven't seen the blue model though, but I hears it's a beauty.

4 February 2016, 10:59 PM	#3
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Yep. Have two and love them. Best value in the watch world in my opinion. And their service is second to none. I am a guy that likes a date on a dress watch. As I sign and date a lot of documents at work I always look at my watch to check the date. So my first was an Orion datum weib And then I waited for over a year for this one. They are almost impossible to come by at an AD. If you see it, buy it. Metro power reserve. I have tried on and worn both of their GMT's of which you speak. Great watch and I like the white dial better. It is just easier for me to read. Good luck on your search. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2016, 02:04 AM	#4
dera "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372	I've always loved the look of the blue Zurich Weltzeit, but the price is kind of crazy for this (still) new brand.

5 February 2016, 02:12 AM	#5
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	The best model, especially in the blue, that they make – the rest of the models, I can easily not give a second’s thought about.

5 February 2016, 01:26 PM	#6
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	I find these to be very appealing. I purchased their Ahoi but the position of the lugs made it too big for my small wrist and I eventually sold it. Their pieces-- great bang for the buck though

5 February 2016, 02:16 PM	#7
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	Love the weltzeit, either color

5 February 2016, 11:02 PM	#9
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894

6 February 2016, 01:27 PM	#10
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	Is the Weltzeit a "true" GMT, or does it only display one time zone at a time?

6 February 2016, 02:20 PM	#11
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	It’s not a dual timezone watch, but a GMT of sort. Each city on the outer half of the dial are separated by 2 hours difference, as are those on the inner, but the difference between outer and inner is 1 hour. So instead of NY being opposite 7 on the dial when London is set at 12, you have to count the difference and mentally work out the exact time.

6 February 2016, 03:58 PM	#12
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	Huh? I thought the home time was on the small subdial at 3:00, and the pusher at 2:00 was used to rotate the city dial along with the hands to the second time?

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7 February 2016, 12:06 AM	#13
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	You’re right – memory not serving me well. It’s a dual time after all.