Function over form. This is a cornerstone of NOMOS Glashütte’s Metro Datum Gangreserve 1101, though its form is quite awesome as well.
The dial of this watch is beautifully simple with the date at 6 o’clock and the seconds display immediately above. The fine hands are easily read as they sweep around the minimalist display.
As you wind the watch, the gangreserve window rotates counter-clockwise, and the red aperture will turn to white as the power reserve reaches its peak. The 37-millimeter steel case size looks great on most wrists and is a perfect choice for people with a smaller wrist or those who prefer a less prominent timepiece. The strap is in black leather with contrasting stitching.
The Caliber DUW 4401 is visible through the caseback: it is the first caliber with the NOMOS swing system, featuring an in-house escapement. The manually wound movement is adjusted in six positions. The watch has a 42-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 30 meters.
The NOMOS Glashütte Metro Datum Gangreserve 1101 is available for purchase. Find out more at Govberg Jewelers here.