About This Watch
The Nomos Ahoi Atlantic Date Ref. 551 combines the Ahoi collection's 200-meter sport watch capabilities with a deep blue dial and date complication that evoke the open Atlantic waters its name references. The blue dial is one of the most compelling color executions in the Nomos range — a rich, saturated blue with a fine grained texture that shifts between deep navy and vivid azure as it catches different angles of light. It's a color that feels simultaneously sporty and sophisticated, appropriate for a yacht deck or an evening dinner. The DUW 6101 automatic movement adds the date function at three o'clock, which Nomos integrates with a thin frame that maintains the dial's visual cleanliness. The "Atlantic" designation within the Ahoi family signals the date complication — a naming convention that helps navigate Nomos's sometimes confusing nomenclature system. At 200 meters water resistant, the Ahoi Atlantic Date is more than a fashion piece with a nautical theme — it is a technically competent sport watch that can accompany its wearer from poolside to dive site to dinner table. The slightly thicker 10.1mm case accommodates the date movement's additional height while maintaining a profile that remains dressy by sport watch standards. For buyers who want the Ahoi's water-sport credentials with everyday date functionality and a dial color that commands attention, the Atlantic Date represents the most complete expression of Nomos's maritime ambitions.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
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| Caliber | Nomos DUW 6101 |
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| Power Reserve | 42 hours |
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| Frequency | 21,600 vph |
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| Jewels | 27 |
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Case
| Case Diameter | 40.3mm |
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| Case Thickness | 10.1mm |
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| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
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| Crystal | Sapphire crystal |
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| Bezel | Fixed polished |
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| Dial Color | Blue |
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| Lug Width | 20mm |
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| Lug-to-Lug | 49.5mm |
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Features
| Water Resistance | 200m / 656ft |
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| Bracelet/Strap | Nomos woven textile strap |
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| Clasp | Pin buckle |
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| Weight | 54g |
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| Complications | DateSmall seconds |
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