Nomos Tangente 38 Ref. 164

About This Watch

The Nomos Tangente 38 Ref. 164 scales up the iconic Tangente design to a size that feels thoroughly modern without abandoning the proportional harmony that makes this collection a design benchmark. At 37.5mm — branded as the "38" — this reference speaks to the current generation of watch buyers who might find the original 33mm too petite but still appreciate the intellectual clarity of Bauhaus-inspired design. The additional dial real estate gives the typography and indices more room to breathe, and the small seconds subdial at six is more prominently displayed, creating a balanced composition that is immediately recognizable as a Tangente from across a room. The Alpha hand-wound movement inside maintains the same reliable, well-finished characteristics as its smaller siblings, with its 43-hour power reserve providing ample autonomy for weekend wear without winding. At just 6.6mm thick, the Tangente 38 maintains the razor-thin profile that makes every Tangente such a pleasure to wear under a dress shirt — it sits flat against the wrist with zero cuff interference. Nomos positions this reference as the go-to for buyers new to the brand who want the definitive Tangente experience at a comfortable contemporary size. On the secondary market, the Tangente 38 holds its value remarkably well, benefiting from the broad recognition of the design and the growing appreciation for independent German watchmaking as a compelling alternative to the Swiss mainstream.