May I introduce you to this FANTASTIC Nomos?
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- Caution - HOT TAKE incoming :-D Hands on review of the Nomos Club Neomatik, the German answer to dive watches!
If dive watches were a person, I imagine they'd be in some sort of an existential crisis right now. Not many people actually use their dive watches for their intended purpose aka. deep diving, professional diving etc.
However, we do like to take them on holidays with us. They are our trusted companion whenever we take a swim. So is that gas escape valve really necessary (looking at you, Omega)? Do we really need an even larger case for that (yep, that's you Rolex)?
Probably not.
I stumbled across this beautiful Nomos Club Neomatik and only later found out, that on top of everything (those colors) it's up to 200m water resistant!!
A perfect choice for everyone (including the IBWC) who's looking for a different, perhaps simpler take on dive watches!
Thank you for watching!
Jenni ❤️
0:00 Intro
0:24 #1 the strap
2:04 #2 the case
3:49 #3 the dial
4:55 #4 the caseback
5:50 #5 its understatement
I love everything about this watch. I must be an old fart because I wouldn't market it as a "dive" watch without a timing bezel, no matter how water resistant it is. But I guess, "to dive watch specs" might be too complicated for the public. Whatever. Love that dial.
It must be german humor about desk divers, because this has nothing to do with a dive watch indeed.
@@H0kram German humor is no laughing matter
they don't market it as such at all. It's just a sports watch to them.
Great quick review! I love the Nomos club datum in the 38.5 mm size with the hand wind movement and display back. Such a clean purist design that will never go out of style.
I absolutely adore Nomos and have the club sport. The only places I could really see it improved would be in power reserve and antimagnetic properties.
I own the club 39 neomatik and absolutely love it. The california dial and the playfulness of it always make me choose it over my other pieces in the collection.
I have the Ahoi Neomatik and adore it. I really like the fabric strap and the fact that a Bauhaus dive watch exists is awesome!
I’ve become a recent fan of Nomos. Bought a Club Onyx. I first thought that the sports bracelet was going to be weird but I love it. Great option for those that don’t like fabric straps. Really high quality and well engineered bracelet. And I even love the pronounced lug look on the wrist lol.
I own the Siren White edition of this Nomos. It is my daily watch and I love it! Great to see you doing this review. The watch watch is kinda under the radar but clearly deserves to be in the spotlights.
As a long time diver, it takes a lot of imagination and the stretching of that imagination beyond all limits to refer to this a dive watch! It has none of the attributes except for water resistance. As some field watches are beginning to appear with this type of wr, I think it's probably better to call it a field watch, but then it's only a field watch if it has lume on the hands as it needs it when you're out camping in the wilds at night. You don't mention if it's lumed or not, or maybe I missed it. If not, that's a final nail in the coffin of any suggestion of it being a dive watch. Having said that, it's a real beauty. I would label it as a very good looking dress watch to bring to a house party, and if you get tipsy and accidentally fall into the swimming pool, the watch will be fine .😉
The hands and hour markers are luminous
@@MoritzLox Thanks for that. So, it would be ok as field watch!!👍👍
@@MPD90 They may sell it as a dive watch but it is in no way shape or form a dive watch. I wholeheartedly agree with Brian M. It is better suited as a field watch. However, not one I would wear in the field. It is beautiful though.
@@MPD90 Let someone die on a dive because they ran out of air, while wearing this watch. NOMOS gets sued, because they advertise it as a dive watch, but it doesn't even have a rotating bezel, let alone a one-directional rotating bezel. Calling this a dive watch is borderline negligent, and Jenni should know better.
I stopped diving in 2015 after 46 years. At the end my last dive computer could tell me how much air I had left, my depth and dive profile, what my no stop time was and if I was ascending too fast. It also had a fairly accurate compass built in. All this for, if memory serves me correctly, about £350. Why would you wear a watch like the Nomos instead?
I love it! Thanks for the great review.
I agree with you about the long lugs on the case - it would be nice to see shorter lugs on the more compact/ladies' styles.
I have the “Nacht” version and I love it! It has such a nice presence on the wrist and it is a joy to look at that dial
Hi Jenni- love your work, and glad you featured this. I just bought the 42mm cousin, and am looking forward to taking delivery.
Just picked up my club neomatik last week ! Was near glashutte for a business trip so i HAD to stop by the factory and shop.
I finally received this watch last month after your video gave me Nomos brain worms when I was first starting out trying to find a "fancy" watch that I liked. I'm lucky I gave in and decided to order it when I did because they took it out of the catalog a couple months after I placed the order to make room for the new Club Sport line. It's so good! I haven't been able to take it off basically since I got it. Thank you for making this very nice review of it!
A great review Jenni. I have a non diver Ludwig 36 with the same Neomatic DUW3001 movement, the Club is certainly one that I would consider as my next Nomos as its water resistance is something I would not need to worry about. I have to agree that the Nomos lugs certainly reach out.
Wow! What a beautiful watch! I purchased this watch right after watching this video. It reminds me of a Gulf Porsche in which I adore so much. This is my first expensive timepiece that I am excited to wear and to begin my collection with. Thanks!
Excellent review as always Jenni. Thank you for the Nomos diver review. Recently vacationed in Alaska and took one, yes, only one watch, my Vaer D5 Atlantic because it is tough, a diver, and frankly, if something happened to it, it's replaceable. I'm now going to check into the Nomos diver. Be well and looking forward to more of your videos.
Totally agree jenni . I think Nomos are such an important company in the watch industry with their very defined design and excellent craftsmanship . I own the Tangente ahoi 40 mm and it’s a such a well crafted piece but I find it hard to love . The fact that it’s all dial and the way the lugs jut out makes it look huge and quite cumbersome on the wrist . The lugs are part of of the DNA but feel they could perhaps look at curving them a little , feel this would project a more refined look .
Thanks very much for an excellent review and great close up photography. Much appreciated.
I actually really love that strap lol
Owning mostly field watches, I always wear fabric straps but I don't have one in that color - I seem to only have the typical colours: black, navy, olive, and sand
I actually dive with ALL of my dive watches and I use the bezzel... Love the videos keep up the good work.
Simple and beautiful. Thanks for sharing Jenni.
Beautiful watch. The Club Campus 39 mm in midnight blue will probably be my next purchase. Nomos has a lot of amazing watches in its catalogue.
Totally agree with your thoughts on the freakishly long lugs. Makes the watch a ‘no go’ for me. Otherwise, I do like the fun look of the watch.
Lovely! This is the watch that came in second in my own diver/everyday 'contest'. I think it'd look best if I lived by the sea - I still might buy one if I retire there...
I was not a fan of the club family, but after I've seen this model...well, now I must have it
I own a Nomos Club (not a neomatik). The only thing that bugs me are the long lugs but the other parts are amazing... Especially the exhibition caseback!
The macroshots in the video showcased the watch so beautifully! Great vid Jenni!😀😀😀
Nomos … ohhhhh 🤭
I’m “giddy” for the Club Sport neomatic version (black dial, white numerals and shinny silver case that can withstand 30 ATM! 😍)
Love your review and great cinematic views of this FANTASTIC timepiece. Keep ‘em coming! 🙂👍🏻
I can agree with you that the most important thing when looking at a diver nowadays isn't the depth of its water resistance however I can't consider any watch a "diver" without it having a uni-directional rotating bezel.
My Orion 35 should be here soon and I must say I cannot wait! Customer service, the quality of the watches and their value for money are fantastic. Excellent brand :)
A fantastic watch-enjoy!
hi Jenni. Thx again for this video!
For me this is a really interesting watch - may be i’ll put it into my collection….
It's nice to see you review a good quality German watch which is in reach for us regular folks who can't fork out for Rolexes, thanks Jenni! Nomos are great. More of these types of reviews please!
She’s hot
The Nomos Club line is great. It also is priced competitively within Nomos lines compared to the Ahoi line.
Understated never goes out of style.
It looks fabulous apart from those lugs which I hadn't noticed until you pointed them out, then could'nt take my eyes off. One of the very few watches which would be spoiled by a date window.
Jenni you guys make great points and always produce great content. Please keep up the great work.
Love this video. Jenni, you are a naturally good communicator with a lovely manner. Rather than mainly covering watches like Rolex, AP, VC etc, can you do more videos covering some other brands eg. Baume et Mercier, Longines, Raymond Weil, Maurice Lacroix etc. and discuss the entry level watches more (
I recently catched a Nomos Ahoi Neomatik, in its limited Bucherer blue colour on the Nomos website shop and am over the moon with it :-). The dial is not as dark as the usual Nomos blue, and most important (to my eyes, everyone his/her own tastes here), has silver hands and greyish numbers, that I find much more accorded to the case and colour scheme, in comparison to the guilt the blue Nomos one has. This is the first quite pricey watch I buy, and I went for Nomos because of their amazing inhouse calibre 3001 and their achievement with their Swing System. I found it important to support that level of innovation and craft. As you said, unpretending dive watch, but capable nevertheless, and a refreshing twist on Bauhaus too :-). I concour with you about the Nylon Nomos strap, which is beautifully made I think. All the best Jenni, keep up and running, you are great at this :-)
I have one now, it's one of my favorites.
I have a Club neomatik and it is one of my favorites. It's clean, comfortable and Does not ask for attention.
The dial is beautiful in its simplicity which harkens back to the pocket watches of a bygone era with a distinctive modern take. Calling it a dive watch with a railroad dial is so uncivilized, but refreshing as it strikes up the conversation which all great watches do.
I own 3 Nomos, timeless elegance ...
Best watch review videos out there. Period. Jenni is the best.
The little whale next to the water resistance makes me smile😂
I love the Nomos Club models, particularly the California dials.
Another refreshing video by Jenni Elle. The Nomos Club Neomatik, regardless of it's 200 WR, is without doubt more of a dress watch than a dive watch; no rotating timing bezel, a fully polished case, a fabric strap. On every other front however it is tastefully well designed, but as you said, lacks a proper power reserve movement. Two things could have been mentioned, lume & approx. list price.
Thanks Jenni for another great review. Overall I like the watch even if I do not consider it a diver watch because of the open back case and the absence of the numbered bezel. Th only thinks I don’t like are the minute and hour hands which do not fit at all the design and the color of the dial.
Sweet time piece. Good thorough review.
It’s a very pretty watch, but at first glance I actually thought it was a Tudor 1926 with small seconds 🧐
Love your content!
First Time I have to strongly disagree with you. I’m a professional explorer, and I can tell you this watch is everything but a dive watch. It’s a dressy watch with 200m of WR that’s it. First of all the most obvious feature missing here the bezel. But even more important : the fully polish case. This must be a real nightmare taking this watch outside, especially under direct sunlight. If you go even only swimming with that watch you’ll be blind at the first glance.
Keep up the good work anyway, amazing content every time.
which places do you actually explore ? There is a lot of chance that a human already went there the hard way 150 years ago and often Mike Horn came with modern gear to take an narcissic selfie. Exploring now day is more like doing difficult trekking and letting the whole world know just for self estime.
@@simonrano8072 That is beyond the point. A "dive watch" needs to have the appropriate traits of one. Same with fliegers, field watches, etc.
@@simonrano8072 ok mate no problem,
Hope your couch is cosy
@@Sandouras I know what a proper dive watch is like the millions of people that ever read the definition, I just don't get what a "professionnal explorer" is and why they always need to show off when nobody asks
@@DylanTrekking I don't stay on my couch and I don't pretend to be payed to to so.
I know you're getting some static for the diving watch description, then again most men and women who wear actual dive watches never go further than a swimming pool, or the bar close to it. :) I'd call it a Swimmer's watch. Not unlike what the original Omega Seamasters were.
A very good looking watch. With the WR, great as an all rounder I think. One that is good for the beach, pool or lake, casual, going out, even a bit more dressed up. I would still be cautious of taking such an expensive watch into the water though! Wouldn't want it to get scratched up. I'm sure you can take it on a dive (using a dive computer), but probably not really a dive watch. But here's me with a Citizen Aqualand Promaster Dive watch which I use for the exact situation you describe: tough watch for holidays, weekend knock around, jumping into water and pools...and it doesn't even care. Apparently real divers like them as well lol
I saw one in a shop window in Manchester a few months back and I was surprised how nice it looked.
I do not like the classic diver esthetic myself, so went for a Mühle Glashütte Panova Grün as my "do anything including jumping in the water" watch. Replaced the horrid fabric Nato strap with a Milanese mesh and have been very pleased with it.
I started diving in 1969 and retired from diving in 2015. I never met anyone who used a dive watch. No one I knew could afford one in the early days when most of our kit was home made and later on dive computers were the fairly cheap and reliable way of assessing dive times. I own an Omega planet ocean and would never think of going diving wearing it. Even with the extension fully open I would have struggled to wear it over a bulky dry suit.
A stunning Nomos, love it!
I really like the nomos 781. I wear the legend diver as my daily so it should be perfect.
Dive watches today are a plus. No worries about getting exposed to water at indicated depth. You're never going to get there. Divers Pro/sport today use dive computers. You'll see dive watches on snorkelers. This watch is the exact example of what we should be seeing in sport recreation watches. I love my divers and wouldn't give them up. When I snorkel I have one watch for doing it. The only way it's ever going to 660ft. Is the guys who just wacked me on the boat didn't take the watch before they tossed me overboard. Beautiful watch. Thank you Jenni.
That's a really nice watch -0 thanks for introducing it. The only negative for me is those even numbered numerals. I don't know why, but for me 3-9-12 would work where 2-4-8-10-12 doesn't.
Quick and easy to read equals dive watch. Awesome video and watch.
Vielen danke Jenni, will show this one to my missus - a candy pink rolex is sadly unobtanium outside of 3x pricing in the grey. That said, I am hoping I can convince her on a GO seaQ.
im really liking the new Seiko Padi SNE575. Its a breath of fresh air in the world of mechanical snobbery
Re. the Lugs: I welcome a smaller diameter & the wrist presence afforded by long lugs. I'm a big guy with large wrists. It's refreshing to be able to wear a > 38mm watch.
Re. another diver that's not "Diver"? - The Champagne Alpinist. Great legibility from the Gold toned cathedral hands & arabics/indicies. The lume on the dial isn't great, but for the use alluded to in the upload the hands more than compensate.
200m WR, looks great on a Jubilee bracelet and / or a canvas strap. It's a great all rounder.
Tudor Ranger is worth a mention too...
Great upload, very interesting take on a very interesting watch.
Great watch. Not a dive watch. It's just a good everyday watch
as a member of the ibwc, agree with the lugs. with that said i have the nomos neomatik siren white, and i still very much enjoy it :)
I have the tangente ahoi and it would look so much better on wrist with more refined lugs ..
I have to side with the field watch opinion on this watch. Excellent review as always.
Thanks for this video! ❤
Both you and Max at Haute Ones are on the Nomos thing , I might have to seriously consider, although the Max Bill will be first.
Go w the Max - enjoy all the money you’ll save!
The macro shots of that strap, oh my God 🤯🤯
I’m not much into bauhaus design, but cool watch. My gut reaction is that I don’t think it should be called a ‘dive watch’ without a timing bezel, but then there are Panerais…
Are Panerai really dive watches or fashion dive watches?
@@turvyjj9232 one of the original dive watches.
@@triniboy05 Not nowadays.
@@turvyjj9232 what makes you say that? Just curious, for discussion purposes.
@@triniboy05 I know about Panerai history, so my statement goes further. I dive, never seen any diver wearing a Panerai in five continents. Lots of Citizen, Seiko, even Rolex or Omega. But the thing is that Panerai, until the 70s, was a watch company only for the Italian Naval force, and they were mainly made by Rolex! Only in the 90s they used the brand with commercial purposes, and for the upgrade market. They are decorative items, luxury items, nice and all that dandy, but not reallly contemporary dive watches. Not many into that category. Cheers and enjoy (watches and life).
I really love your review of this beautiful watch 😍 I hear that the rotor can be quite loud and somewhat grainy. Is this true?
Would look great on a light grey or white tropic strap
I know it has its fans but for me Nomos looks like a gift watch that you got with your monthly newsletter subscription.
Could someone please explain why she keeps calling it a dive watch. A dive watch has to be able to track the time you are under the water. It's a high quality, simple and clean, slightly sporty dress watch that's water resistant to 200m.
Sure - look at all the comments. Calling this a Diver gives so much more attention. She would have never achieved this by pointing out the 200m water resistance as a cool feature
Beautiful watch!
Nomos ist richtig angesagt bei Frauen ,sehe ich bei uns im Geschäft immer öfter.
Danke für das Video 👍
Great post. Spot on.
Dear Jennie, can you do a review on Botta-Design watches? Specially Botta Calvius black edition. It would be great hearing your thoughts on the brand and its design. Thank you so much.
YAYYY JENNI UPLOADED
I own the Club Sport Neomatik👍👍
I had a Club 701 but got rid of it because the lugs looked too long. I wish Nomos made more watches with the proportions of the Minimatik.
The lug gap kills me
Sinn 104 and 556 are both 200m water resistant. Excellent non-dive style watches that could be taken diving.
I have seen variation on the numeral colour for this watch (740) from light blue to a darker blue. Is this common?
Looks fun, but I couldn't it displacing any of my existing dive watches.
Sadly it looks like this watch is already discontinued and it's "replacement" (club campus Neomatik 39?) is not as good looking :(
My "swimming watch" = Tissot PRC200 Chronograph #💚
Very nice 👍🏻
Hi Jenni, could you do a video about piñatex straps? Thanks a lot!
I just ordered a tag heuer senna watch 16 weeks before I get it
Excellent every day watch, is there an original metal bracelet for it?
Nomos have been clever in marketing this as a 'Dive Watch' because the controversy such a depiction causes, is a _lot_ of free publicity
doesn't hurt that it's gorgeous, either
In a field almost exclusively male you bring a fresh voice and perspective to tho world of watches.
I have been looking at this watch such a wild thing to think about 200m water resistant but no screw threads Hans Wilsdorf is turning in his grave. Lol
I almost bought this watch a few months ago but had to back out as needed to use the money for sometime else but it’s still the watch I look at all the time and dream about owning. Hopefully one day soon. Loved the video!
Super Uhrenvorstellung! Nachdem sie nun die perfekte Uhr für meine Frau wäre und scheinbar discontinued ist, weißt Du, ob wir nur falsch suchen oder es eine schöne, ähnliche Alternative gäbe? Viele Grüße!
I can't find this model on the nomos website or shopping apps. What is the exact reference?
The lug to lug is only reason I havent bought a Nomos yet
The font style reminds me of Panerai.
I hear you jenni...this watch makes good sense...did I miss the lume?.
glad they didn t put the date at 3