The Nomos Metro Datum Gangreserve is one of the most beautifully balanced designs of the year — a perfect blend of Bauhaus minimalism and thoughtful detailing. The dial is defined by its dot hour markers and sans-serif numerals, expressed through a refined color palette of four tones: crisp white space, black hands and indexes, a touch of red for the power reserve and small seconds, and grey accents softening the contrast between black and white.
Every element feels deliberate — from the semicircular date window echoing the theme of “the circle,” to the tapered hands that seamlessly meet the dot markers at each interval. The result is a dial that looks effortlessly simple but reveals precision in every proportion.
Powered by the in-house DUW 4401 manual-winding movement, it features Nomos’ proprietary Swing System escapement and provides a 42-hour power reserve. The 37mm stainless steel case wears elegantly on the wrist — ideal for smaller wrists or anyone who appreciates understated proportions. Priced under $4,000, it’s arguably one of the most compelling “signature pieces” in modern German watchmaking.
Nomos Metro Datum Gangreserve
Stainless steel case, 37mm diameter, 7.65mm thick, sapphire crystal front and back, white galvanized silver dial, oxidized black steel hands, DUW 4401 manual-winding movement, 23 jewels, 42-hour power reserve, Horween horsehide strap, water-resistant to 30m.
