Nomos Zurich 40.0 mm Automatic Braungold

This new watch features a very special dial that is made in a deep mocha color, and is quite rich. A trace of gold and Glashutte sunburst finish on the dial add extra character to Zurich's elegant design, while also making this one of the most expensive dials used on any Nomos watch.


The Zurich Series

Hannes Wettstein, the renowned designer from Zurich, Switzerland drew up the plans for the case and his studio actually displayed the watch as part of the exhibition Neue Raeume - the leading design show in Switzerland. The case construction is quite intricate consisting of eight parts, and the design is among the most sophisticated that we've seen in a watch.

This case actually won an international design award, the first such watch case to win this prestigious award.

Here's how Nomos describes this new watch, "large and eye-catching, but neither threatening nor gaudy; of masculine beauty yet anything but pretentious. Instead, Zurich is smart and assertive, tolerant, and considerate. A solid watch that remains discreet despite its size."

This watch is extremely comfortable to wear. The unique lug design hugs the wrist in a way that makes the watch almost mold into your arm.

The dial is a striking deep mocha featuring prominent silver hour markers and silver baton hands.

The automatically winding movement was designed by Mirko Heyne who explains their use of a strong mainspring and a large balance to obtain a highly accurate rate. Mirko is quoted as saying "The accuracy of the rate is excellent. The deviation is considerably less than one minute a week, a performance on par with the accuracy of a certified chronometer."

Sapphire crystal on front and back.

And last but not least - the strap. Nomos watches use hand stitched straps made from Shell Cordovan. The leather is very smooth, durable, water-resistant and extremely long-lived.