Simplicity is Key: Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42 Date
The Nomos Club lineup features an array of simplistic watches, majority of which are time only featuring a small seconds sub-dial south of center. Within the Club lineup there are three separate movement types: a manual wind, an automatic, and a Neomatik (Nomos’s “new automatic” that is both slender and precise). Regardless of movement type there is one complication within the Club lineup that is uncommon, and that is the date function. The date function had only existed on the Club Automatic Date; that is until the release of the newly minted Club Sport Neomatik, marking the first “Neomatik” movement within the lineup to feature a date register.
The Club Sport Neomatik 42 comes in a couple variants and maintains design continuity with the rest of the lineup while standing out as a distinctive offering. Setting this piece apart is the Neomatik movement paired with a date display, a water resistance rating superior to the rest of the club lineup, and a few aesthetic details that differentiate the watch from it’s counterparts. Without further ado, lets hop in and take a look at the Club Sport Neomatik 42.
The Specs:
The Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42 is a rather simplistic piece, similar to many of Nomos’s other offerings. This watch features the DUW6101 automatic movement with a 42 hour power reserve operating at 21600 Vph. This movement is packaged in an ideal case diameter of 42mm with a rather sleek case height of 10.2mm, making this piece very wearable and analogous with the minimalistic design. The case material is of course stainless steel and features an exceptional 30 Atm (1000ft) of water resistance, making it more than suitable for any situation.
Aside from the specifications the watch is offered in both a black dial (reference 781) and a blue dial (reference 782). Among the dial colors there are various strap/bracelet offerings which include the club sport bracelet, the sport bracelet, the standard bracelet, or the textile strap. Below are the strap combinations for the blue and black dial variants along with their corresponding prices:
In addition to the various options available for this model, the watch can be further customized by adding an engraving to the case back for $60. The engraving can be done in three separate locations on the case back where the metal encasement meets the sapphire display back case.
Additional technical specifications of the piece are below:
Specifications:
Movement Calibre: DUW6101
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Frequency: 21600 Vph
Jewels: 27
Watch Diameter: 42mm
Watch Thickness: 10.2mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Front Glass: Domed Sapphire W/Antireflective Coating
Rear Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance: 30 Atm (1000ft)
The Details:
Simplicity allows the details to shine through and that is true for this piece. Nomos is typically know for their minimalistic watches and this one is no different. The dial is left somewhat basic in terms of complications, having time on center with small seconds at 6 O’clock and a date display at the 3 O’clock register. The iconic small seconds sub-dial at 6 O’clock interrupts the dial perfectly with it’s radially grooved finishing, having indices shown from 0 to 60 in 20 second increments, which are tracked accurately by the pencil style second hand. The date window also eloquently interrupts the dial, having chamfered edges leading into the date register displayed in a contrasting white text.
Ignoring the complications on the dial and focusing attention toward the aesthetics, the dial features a beautiful sunburst finish, giving the visual of outward streaks extending from the center toward the dial perimeter. The indices pop against the dark blue dial thanks to the contrasting white color of the super luminova, which becomes even more contrasted when illuminating in low light conditions. This same stark color contrast is utilized just beyond the hour numerals on the rather inconspicuous 0 to 60 chapter ring where the minute hand tracks with it’s pencil style watch hand.
The inscriptions used on the dial are similar to other Club watches with the brand “Nomos” along with the country of origin “Glashuette” shown in white text just above center. However, a few special inscriptions are what make this watch exclusive, starting with the word “Neomatik” just above center shown in gold, which translate to “new automatic”, Nomos’s verbiage for their newly developed thin and precise automatic movement. The last inscription on this dial at 6 O’clock and the one unique to this piece is “1000ft” written in the same gold lettering, letting you know the watch is no ordinary Nomos Club watch, no, this watch is rated to 1000ft of water resistance making it superior to it’s other Club counterparts.
As we move beyond the dial, we work our way to the case which is a polished stainless steel all the way around the encasement. The perimeter of the case remains uninterrupted other than the crown at the 3 O’clock position which is also a polished stainless steel with NOMOS branded on the end of it. One last subtle detail that will remain unnoticed unless adjusting your timepiece is the red anodized aluminum ring shown with the crown in the unscrewed position. This features alerts the user that their crown is not screwed down, a seemingly essential detail that draws attention, demanding the wearer screw down their crown before embarking on any activity that might test the water resistance of the watch.
Moving around to the case back, we open up a whole new world of detail thanks to the display back case seen through the sapphire crystal backing. The movement has plenty of finishing including Geneva stripe finishing on both the bridge and rotor of the watch along with perlage finishing on components just below the escapement. Anodized blue screws can be seen mixed through the back of the piece, contrasting the purple colored jewels. These details paired with the gold colored gears that match the writing seen on the bridge and rotor components make this case back a gift that keeps giving.
The last and final detail of the piece is of course the bracelet. The standard club sport bracelet has links that are polished in the center and have a linear brushed finished on the outer links which works well with the dial/case contrast. This bracelet also features a deployment style clasp, which is branded with the verbiage “Nomos Glashutte”. This bracelet along with the other band options have a quick release system, meaning the bracelets can be removed and replaced without the needing a spring bar tool.
All in all this piece is simplistic yet detailed, minimal yet refined, and one that is sure to catch a few eyes. What do you think of the Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42? Would you wear this piece, or is there another Nomos watch you prefer? Let us know in the comments.