Nomos comes from the Greek and means adherence to a set of laws or order. This describes the nature and working principle of a watch.

NOMOS watches are mechanical, hand-wound watches of superior quality and clear design. Only the very best materials are used in their construction, and the greatest care and attention are paid to each part by craftsmen excelling in their art. The design focuses particularly on the watch's functional performance and legibility.

Glashütte, Saxony's center for fine watchmaking tradition, has been famous since the middle of the 19th century for precision timepieces. In Germany of the 20th century, however, Glashütte had faded into oblivion. After World War II primarily mass-produced articles emerged from Glashütte, and the historical timepieces became sought-after collectors' items. The reunification of Germany led to the revival of these watchmaking traditions. In 1991 NOMOS manufactured a high-quality mechanical watch bearing the name Glashütte as the place of origin, the first of the newly established watch manufacturers to do so.

The new in-house 3/4 plate Rhodium plated movement.