In the Nomos Glashütte lineup, the Tangente is one that brings it all: the allure of 18-karat gold, sizes that range from 33 to 42mm, a unique and subtle date ring, even a few models rated to 1,000 feet of water resistance.
Now the most popular features merge into one aptly-named release: the Tangente neomatik 38 Update, making its debut at this year’s Watches & Wonders. It begins with the mid-sized case that measures 38.5 millimeters, hitting the sweet spot of popularity and balanced proportions. And it’s now available in 18-karat gold, alongside the stainless steel seen on most Tangente models.
“By introducing Tangente Update in gold,” says Nomos CEO Uwe Ahrendt, “we are also responding to a frequently heard request for modern dress watches, crafted from precious metal.”
The most important feature in this new model is adapting the date ring into a smaller format. The date ring, which Nomos calls Update, circles the edge of the dial with oval windows marking the days of the month, indicating the current date with two red markers on either side.
Previously, the date ring was formerly only available in a 41mm size, or in an unusual two-date system that debuted in 2024. What’s under the skin and behind that 18-karat gold case is the neomatik caliber DUW 6101: an automatic-wind movement with up to 42 hours of power reserve that now gets the same date ring system adapted into a smaller size (just 7.4mm in height, a squeak below the 7.8mm size of the current neomatik 41 Update).
The Tangente neomatik 38 Update still maintains the Bauhaus design that granted Nomos a cult following, all three watches in this new lineup feature white dials with thin numbers and baton markers, all in high-contrast black. Nomos’ signature steel-blued hands can be paired with that new gold case, as well as a black Horween leather strap, while a variant with gold hands and a dark brown strap offer an even more elegant take. Above all, there’s the made-in-Glashütte pride that the brand fosters, all in a smaller, tidier, and attention-grabbing look.
The Tangente neomatik 38 Update in steel retails for $4,690, while the gold version retails for $16,100. Nomos
