NOMOS Glashütte has introduced a new, limited-edition series that captures the essence of nocturnal exploration and global connectivity. The Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Night Navigation collection presents three distinct models, each limited to 175 pieces, that channel the aesthetic of cityscapes after dark. These timepieces are designed for a modern, mobile generation, blending a highly functional worldtime complication with the robust, go-anywhere character of the Club Sport line. The series is a direct nod to the experience of traveling at night, whether viewing a sprawling metropolis from an airplane window or navigating the glowing streets of a foreign city.
The German town of Glashütte is a hallowed ground in the world of watchmaking, and NOMOS has been a key player in its modern renaissance. Since its founding, the brand has championed a design philosophy rooted in the Bauhaus principle that form follows function. This has resulted in watches with clean lines, minimalist aesthetics, and an emphasis on legibility. Beyond design, NOMOS has established itself as a true manufacture, developing and producing its own movements in-house. This capability grants them significant creative and technical freedom, allowing them to innovate in ways that few other brands can.
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At the heart of the Night Navigation series is a reinterpretation of one of horology's most useful complications: the worldtimer. Traditionally, worldtime watches can be complex to operate, but NOMOS has engineered a system that is remarkably intuitive. The entire complication is controlled by a single pusher at the 2 o'clock position. With each press, the city ring, which displays 24 global reference cities, jumps eastward by one time zone. Simultaneously, the main hour hand advances in a single, crisp one-hour increment, allowing the user to set the local time with exceptional ease and speed. A small red arrow above the 12 o'clock position points to the currently selected time zone.
This user-friendly functionality is made possible by the in-house caliber DUW 3202. As the third movement in the brand’s neomatik series, it represents a significant achievement in thin, complicated watchmaking. The entire movement measures a mere 4.8 millimeters in height, a feat accomplished by cleverly integrating the worldtime complication directly into the gear train rather than adding it as a separate module on top. This integrated design is key to the watch’s overall slim profile. The DUW 3202 also features a 24-hour display for a second time zone, which remains consistently set to the wearer's "home" time.
A defining feature of the DUW 3202, and indeed of all modern NOMOS calibers, is the inclusion of the proprietary NOMOS swing system. This is the escapement of the watch—the heart that regulates its timekeeping. Developing and producing an escapement in-house is an incredibly complex and expensive undertaking that most watch companies do not attempt, instead relying on third-party suppliers. By creating its own, NOMOS declared its complete independence in manufacturing, placing it in an elite group of watchmakers and ensuring full control over the quality and performance of its timepieces.
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Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, the DUW 3202 is finished to the high standards of Glashütte watchmaking. The rotor, which automatically winds the watch, is adorned with a golden globe, a fitting motif for a worldtimer. The movement plates and bridges are decorated with traditional Glashütte ribbing and perlage, while the screws are heat-blued to a deep, vibrant color. The caseback itself is engraved with key information, including the model name and its unique number within the limited edition of 175, such as "Grid 1/175," adding a layer of exclusivity for the owner.
The case of the Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer is crafted from a tripartite stainless steel construction, polished and brushed to create a dynamic interplay of light. It measures a contemporary yet wearable 40.0 mm in diameter with a lug-to-lug distance of 48.0 mm, ensuring it has a solid presence on the wrist without being overwhelming. The most impressive dimension is its height; at just 9.9 mm, it is remarkably slim for an automatic worldtimer with 10 atm of water resistance. This svelte profile allows it to slide easily under a cuff, making it as suitable for the boardroom as it is for a weekend adventure.
Functionality is further enhanced by the inclusion of a screw-down crown, which helps secure the case against water ingress and contributes to its 10 atm (100 meters) water resistance rating. This level of protection means the watch is perfectly safe for swimming and other water-based activities, reinforcing its identity as a versatile, everyday sports watch. Both the front and back of the watch are protected by sapphire crystal, a material highly resistant to scratching, ensuring a clear view of the dial and movement for years to come.
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The dial is the centerpiece of the Night Navigation series. All three versions share a base of galvanized black with a subtle sunburst finish that radiates from the center. This finish creates a dynamic effect, shifting from deep black to charcoal gray depending on the light. The domed sapphire crystal above the dial features an anti-reflective coating on both the interior and exterior surfaces, with the outer coating tinted blue. This treatment minimizes glare and imparts a cool, technical hue to the dial, reminiscent of the view through a cockpit's instruments at night.
The layout is designed for maximum clarity. The primary time is displayed by large, rhodium-plated central hands. Surrounding the dial is the city ring, featuring 24 city abbreviations representing the world's time zones. A small seconds subdial is positioned at 6 o'clock, while a larger subdial at 3 o'clock serves as the 24-hour home time indicator. This subdial is color-coded to distinguish between day and night hours, providing an at-a-glance reference. To ensure legibility in low-light conditions, the hour numerals, indexes, and main hands are generously filled with blue-glowing Superluminova.
The collection is differentiated by three distinct color accents, each inspired by a different aspect of the nocturnal urban environment. The first variant is the Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Trace (Ref. 790.S7), which features highlights in a cool, vibrant turquoise. This color is applied to the city names, the 24-hour subdial, and other small details. The shade was chosen to evoke the shimmering light reflecting off the glass facades of modern skyscrapers, creating a cool and futuristic aesthetic.
The second model, the Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Grid (Ref. 790.S8), uses a warm, energetic orange for its accents. This includes the 24-hour hand and markings within the home time subdial. The inspiration for this color comes from the inviting amber glow of metropolitan streetlights, which often pulsate with this tone. The contrast between the bright orange and the dark dial is striking, offering excellent legibility and a bold, graphic look.
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The final watch in the trio is the Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Vector (Ref. 790.S9). This version utilizes an olive, or ecru, green for its highlights. This color gives the watch a slightly more utilitarian feel, reminiscent of the illuminated displays on navigational equipment. The muted, earthy tone is intended to offer clear directional guidance, providing a sense of purpose and precision to the design. It presents a more subdued, yet equally compelling, alternative to the other two models.
Each watch is fitted with the NOMOS Bracelet Club Sport. This is a robust, three-link stainless steel bracelet with a predominantly brushed finish that complements the sporty nature of the case. It is designed for comfort and durability, securing to the wrist with a solid folding clasp. A particularly user-friendly feature is the inclusion of quick-change spring bars, which allow the owner to easily remove the bracelet and swap it for a different strap without the need for special tools, further enhancing the watch's versatility.
In use, the watch is a seamless travel companion. Upon arriving in a new city, a few presses of the 2 o'clock pusher are all that is needed to align the local city on the ring with the 12 o'clock position. The hour hand moves in perfect sync, displaying the new local time. Throughout this process, the home time display at 3 o'clock remains unchanged, providing a constant and reliable reference point. This intuitive system removes the complexity often associated with worldtime watches, making it a practical tool for frequent travelers and those who communicate across different time zones.
The Night Navigation series is more than just a set of new colorways; it's a thematic exploration of travel in the modern age. The design choices, from the dark dials and blue AR-coating to the specific accent colors, are all carefully considered to build a cohesive narrative around nocturnal city life. It speaks to a generation that is globally connected, working and communicating across continents and time zones, often long after the sun has set.
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These watches are designed to be companions for life's journeys, wherever they may lead. The combination of a robust, water-resistant case, a highly legible dial with strong luminescence, and a powerful, reliable in-house movement creates a timepiece that is prepared for nearly any situation. It is a tool watch at its core, but one executed with the refined design language that is quintessentially NOMOS.
The NOMOS Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Night Navigation series, encompassing the Trace, Grid, and Vector models, is a compelling offering for anyone seeking a practical and distinctive travel watch. The thoughtful design, innovative in-house movement, and robust construction make it a formidable contender in its category. Priced at $4,720 USD, each of the three models represents a strong value proposition given the in-house complication and the limited-edition status. As a series limited to 175 units per color, availability will be exclusive, making them a special acquisition for watch enthusiasts and global citizens alike.
Case: Stainless steel, tripartite; Diameter 40.0 mm, height 9.9 mm, lug-to-lug 48.0 mm; Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating; Sapphire crystal caseback; Screw-down crown; 10 atm water resistance.
Movement: NOMOS DUW 3202 neomatik in-house caliber; Automatic winding; Worldtime complication with 24-hour home time display; Features the NOMOS swing system.
Dial: Galvanized black with sunburst finish; Hour numerals, indexes, and hands filled with Superluminova; Accent colors in turquoise (Trace), orange (Grid), or olive (Vector).
Strap: Stainless steel Bracelet Club Sport with quick-change spring bars.
Price: 4,720 USD
Reference Number: 790.S7 (Trace), 790.S8 (Grid), 790.S9 (Vector)
Notes: Limited edition of 175 pieces per reference. The worldtime complication is intuitively operated by a single pusher at 2 o'clock. Exceptionally slim for an automatic worldtimer at only 9.9 mm thick.