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NYT article on Nomos: We make watches for people who can read and write

Post by rockmastermike » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:59 am

worth a couple of minutes of your time

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/11/17/fa ... rmany.html

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Post by Nellipj » Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:19 am

Interesting read. I want to get Nomos, but it hasn’t called to me yet. Maybe in time.


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Post by Nellipj » Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:19 am

Interesting read. I want to get Nomos, but it hasn’t called to me yet. Maybe in time.


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Post by CGSshorty » Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:20 am

Nellipj wrote:Interesting read. I want to get Nomos, but it hasn’t called to me yet. Maybe in time.


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Me, too. They just don’t make “my” Nomos yet. I’m not sure they ever will.
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Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:46 am

CGSshorty wrote:
Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:20 am
Nellipj wrote:Interesting read. I want to get Nomos, but it hasn’t called to me yet. Maybe in time.


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Me, too. They just don’t make “my” Nomos yet. I’m not sure they ever will.
Agreed. I wish they offered this watch:

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Post by Chocodove » Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:52 am

+3. I really want one, but the lugs just don't work for me.
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Post by james80 » Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:40 am

I does be finding the headline both discriminatory and elitist.

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Post by BacoNoir » Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:43 am

I had a Tangomat GMT for a few months and the lugs and Bauhaus design were too stark for me. I found I like softer design lines. Love the company though for making affordable watches with in house movements.
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Post by matt.wu » Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:44 am

Still my favorite brand overall. Though I don't love many of their watches, the models that I like, I really like. I like the brand attitude and concept enough to keep me a big fan.
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Post by HapaHapa » Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:47 am

Nice article. Not my style and above what I want to spend, but nice simple design nonetheless. I really like their approach 'no beep'.
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Post by matt.wu » Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:28 am

Some of the responses were a little bit much, but this statement basically sums up how I explain the appeal of mechanical watches to most people who ask:

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I just really hope we see some continued innovation from them (rather than just new cosmetic changes to existing watches).
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Post by pbj204 » Sat Nov 18, 2017 12:54 pm

matt.wu wrote:
Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:28 am

I just really hope we see some continued innovation from them (rather than just new cosmetic changes to existing watches).
Yeah, they're like the Panerai of dress watches. Simple, classic designs, but there's only so many colors you can try before they all just look the same.

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Post by jimyritz » Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:52 pm

Definite fan of the brand but I just couldn't get the Tangente to fit comfortably.

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Post by aztecknight » Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:32 pm

Also a big fan of the brand. Love love the one I own. I'm glad to see they are making a bracelet. Wonder if it will work on older watches. In wish they'd up their strap game. I'm still looking for the perfect blue strap for this:

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Post by matt.wu » Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:31 pm

aztecknight wrote:
Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:32 pm
Also a big fan of the brand. Love love the one I own. I'm glad to see they are making a bracelet. Wonder if it will work on older watches. In wish they'd up their strap game. I'm still looking for the perfect blue strap for this:

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Go with a 21mm curved end strap. Peter @ Watch.Acc had made a few for me already, and they're the primary straps I wear with my Nomos watches and the long lugs.

That said, I've asked Drew to see what kind of alcantara he has available for my Topper Weltzeit. That will be a good, dress-down combo.
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Post by Torrid » Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:46 am

I love Nomos. Admired them for awhile. Definitely see the white dial blue hand Orion in my future. I need to find a place that carries them to get a feel for the size.

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Post by Bradystraps » Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:23 am

Must admit, this brand is growing on me. At first I thought all of their offerings were just too similar but I have come to appreciate their styling. I'd like to find that gorgeous blue dial with a date though. Do they make that?
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Post by HapaHapa » Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:38 am

aztecknight wrote:Also a big fan of the brand. Love love the one I own. I'm glad to see they are making a bracelet. Wonder if it will work on older watches. In wish they'd up their strap game. I'm still looking for the perfect blue strap for this:

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How about a khaki or bamboo color strap with blue stitch?
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