Nomos Tangente 38 Date Ref. 170

About This Watch

The Nomos Tangente 38 Date Ref. 170 adds the most practical complication — a date display — to the beloved Tangente 38 platform, addressing the needs of wearers who love the minimalist design but find themselves reaching for a date window in daily life. Nomos handles the addition with characteristic restraint: the date aperture is positioned at the three o'clock position with a thin frame that integrates seamlessly into the overall dial composition rather than feeling like an afterthought. The typography of the date disc matches the style of the printed indices, maintaining the visual coherence that defines the Tangente aesthetic. Inside, the Alpha caliber gains a date module that adds just 0.4mm of additional thickness — a testament to the engineering team's commitment to keeping the watch as slim as possible. The resulting 7.0mm case height is still remarkably thin for a watch with a date function, and the difference from the no-date version is essentially imperceptible on the wrist. This reference appeals to the pragmatic buyer who recognizes that a watch can be beautiful and functional simultaneously, rejecting the false dichotomy between form and utility that some purists insist upon. The date complication adds genuine daily usefulness without compromising the Bauhaus design language that has made the Tangente one of the most awarded watch designs of the past three decades. For professionals who need to glance at their wrist for the date during meetings, the Tangente 38 Date delivers that convenience wrapped in impeccable German design.