NOMOS Glashütte presents the Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update DIE ZEIT

Some anniversaries invite us to look at time differently. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of DIE ZEIT, the German weekly founded in Hamburg in 1946, NOMOS Glashütte unveils a special edition of its Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update. Limited to 80 pieces, this creation pairs an 18-carat gold case with a blue enamel dial, in a refined interpretation of contemporary German watchmaking.

Beyond this anniversary edition, the connection between the two institutions rests on shared values: independence, a commitment to quality and dedication to democratic debate. Two different worlds, the press and watchmaking, that share the same conviction: the value of lasting things is built over time.

DIE ZEIT and NOMOS Glashütte: a shared commitment to independence

Founded in Hamburg eight decades ago, DIE ZEIT has established itself as a benchmark of the German press, both in print and in its digital edition. Its reputation rests on the quality of its journalism, its independence and its commitment to democratic debate.

NOMOS Glashütte finds in this heritage principles that echo its own identity. Based in Glashütte, the Saxon town closely tied to the history of German watchmaking, the brand cultivates an approach in which legibility, aesthetic rigour and technical mastery play a central role.

The Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update DIE ZEIT embodies this meeting. Its instantly recognisable silhouette, blue enamel dial and in-house movement make for a watch that combines formal restraint with mechanical sophistication. Its limitation to 80 pieces refers directly to the weekly’s 80 years of existence.

An 18-carat gold case with timeless lines

The Tangente is one of NOMOS Glashütte’s iconic models. Its identity rests on strong geometric lines, a clean construction and a time display that puts clarity first.

In this special edition, the 18-carat gold case adds a precious dimension to this architecture. The warm glow of the metal underlines the collection’s characteristic straight lines and supports the watch’s aesthetic stance without compromising its restraint.

With a diameter of 38.5 mm and a thickness of 7.4 mm, the Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update keeps restrained proportions. Its transparent sapphire crystal caseback reveals the mechanical movement, while the front sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating on its inner side.

Water resistance is rated at 3 atmospheres, enough to protect against splashes but not intended for swimming.

A blue enamel dial, between depth and graphic precision

The dial is one of the most distinctive features of this anniversary edition. Its blue enamel surface has a deep visual presence, enhanced by slender silver Arabic numerals with fine serifs.

The rhodium-plated hands continue this composition discreetly. Their light finish keeps the reading consistent with the numerals, while the red date markers around the edge add a touch of contrast. This splash of colour gives the dial rhythm without disturbing the graphic balance typical of the Tangente.

The whole rests on a controlled combination of colours and materials: the blue of the dial, the silver of the indications and the warmth of 18-carat gold. A combination that sets this limited edition apart while preserving the collection’s visual identity.

The DUW 6101 calibre and the peripheral date

Behind this apparent simplicity lies the DUW 6101 automatic calibre, a patented movement developed in-house by NOMOS Glashütte. It features a date display whose peripheral layout contributes to the personality of the Tangente Update.

The date is read around the edge of the dial, thanks to red markers that stand out against the blue surface. The mechanism allows quick correction in both directions, a system designed to make setting the date easier.

Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, the movement reveals the mechanical side of the watch. This transparency creates a link between the particularly pared-back exterior and the horological construction that drives it.

Each piece also bears a special “Tangente Limited Edition DIE ZEIT” engraving and an individual number attesting to its place in this limited series.

An anniversary edition limited to 80 pieces

With this Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update DIE ZEIT, NOMOS Glashütte opts for a measured celebration, true to its aesthetic language. The 18-carat gold case, blue enamel dial and in-house calibre make for a creation whose exclusivity lies as much in its configuration as in the meaning of its limited edition.

The 80 pieces echo DIE ZEIT’s 80 years. Each watch thus bears the mark of a collaboration between two German institutions committed to independence and to the quality of their work.

Reference 195.S2 is aimed at watch lovers who appreciate watches with a strong graphic identity, but whose sophistication also shows in the mechanics and manufacturing details.

Finally, this special edition is a reminder that time is not measured in hours and minutes alone. It is also built through the ideas, convictions and works that endure across the decades.

Technical specifications: NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update DIE ZEIT

Reference	195.S2
Edition	limited to 80 pieces
Case	18-carat gold, 38.5 mm diameter, 7.4 mm thick, stated lug-to-lug length of 47.3 mm
Caseback	transparent sapphire crystal
Crystal	sapphire with anti-reflective coating on the inner side
Dial	blue enamel, silver Arabic numerals, rhodium-plated hands and red date markers around the edge
Movement	patented in-house DUW 6101 automatic calibre, with date display and bidirectional quick correction
Water resistance	3 atm, splash-proof
Engraving	“Tangente Limited Edition DIE ZEIT” and individual number

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