Beyond the Tangente and Club, Nomos makes three more dress watches that buyers often compare: the Orion, the Metro and the Ludwig. They share the brand's slim cases and in-house movements and differ mostly in their dials.
At a glance
| Orion | Metro | Ludwig | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial | Clean, no numerals, applied markers | Graphic, with a colored touch | Roman numerals |
| Look | Minimal, slightly dressier | Modern, design-led | Classic |
| Sizes | Several, including 38 mm | 35 mm and the larger 38.5 mm Metro neomatik 39 | Several, including 38 mm |
| Movement | Hand-wound Alpha or automatic, by version | Hand-wound or automatic neomatik, by version | Hand-wound or automatic, by version |
Sizes and movements depend on the version; the listing states both.
Orion
The Orion has the cleanest dial of the three: no numerals, just markers. It suits buyers who want the most understated Nomos.
Metro
The Metro is the most design-led, with a graphic dial and a small touch of color. It comes in 35 mm and in the 38.5 mm Metro neomatik 39, which wears noticeably larger.
Ludwig
The Ludwig has Roman numerals: the most traditional look in the range, at home with a suit.
Hand-wound or automatic
All three are made with hand-wound and automatic movements. Our guide to Nomos hand-wound vs automatic explains the difference. For the brand's other two dress watches, see Tangente vs Club.
Every watch we sell is checked by our specialist before it ships, and the listing says what comes with it. We are an independent retailer, not an authorized dealer of the brands we sell.
Shop the Orion, the Metro, the Ludwig, or all Nomos Glashütte watches.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nomos has no numerals on the dial?
The Orion, which uses markers only.
What sizes does the Nomos Metro come in?
35 mm, and 38.5 mm as the Metro neomatik 39.
Which Nomos has Roman numerals?
The Ludwig.
Are these watches hand-wound or automatic?
Both versions exist for each. The listing says which one a watch has.
