Palms-On: Nomos Membership Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Watches

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At Watches & Wonders 2025, Nomos determined to loosen its collar a bit and have some enjoyable. The end result? The Membership Sport Neomatik Worldtimer — a worldtime complication dropped into its sportiest, most laid-back line. And to essentially hammer dwelling the vibe shift, it didn’t simply launch one or two fashions — it dropped eight of them, together with six restricted editions (Canyon, Dune, Glacier, Jungle, Magma, and Volcano) and two common manufacturing variations (silver and blue). I’m right here to say: Nomos nailed it. It is a watch that doesn’t take itself too critically however nonetheless delivers all of the sharp design and mechanical chops you count on. And yeah, it made our prime ten from the present.

You’d assume a worldtimer can be thick, cumbersome, and a bit fussy. However nope, not this one. The Membership Sport Worldtimer measures 40mm huge, 48mm lug-to-lug, and simply 9.9mm thick (a bit bigger in each dimension than the unique Membership Sport). It wears flat, hugs the wrist properly, and disappears underneath a cuff prefer it’s been doing it its entire life. These specs are absolute perfection. On the wrist, it seems like an off-the-cuff sports activities watch however nonetheless has sufficient presence to maintain issues fascinating. The case is brushed stainless-steel with polished edges that give it a bit of sparkle with out going full dressy. The bracelet is a win too — light-weight, comfy, and contains a deployant clasp with quick-release spring bars, so you’ll be able to swap in a strap at any time when the temper hits. Actually, the entire thing walks the road between sporty and refined in a method that few watches do.

Now, let’s speak in regards to the Dune dial, as a result of that is a part of what makes it so good. Sure, the blue right here is nice, as a result of the watch is nice — as Nomos has proven, even the wildest colour combos work while you’ve bought a killer watch. The Dune is a mushy, sandy yellow that appears just like the golden fringe of a desert proper earlier than sundown. However Nomos didn’t cease there — it threw in pops of orange, blue, and white that by some means work completely with out making the dial really feel busy. Legibility? No drawback right here or on any of the fashions. The utilized indices and skinny stick arms are stuffed with Tremendous-LumiNova, giving off a clear, readable glow at night time.

There’s additionally a 24-hour subdial at 3 o’clock for dwelling time, full with a day/night time indicator that mimics the altering sky — and actually, it’s an ideal little element that provides the dial much more character. The 12 marker on the dial is both purple or mild blue to mark the place your Worldtimer is ready. It provides simply the correct amount of pop with out screaming for consideration. The whole lot feels balanced and deliberate. The colour play throughout all of the restricted editions is nice — all of them simply work. Every version has a barely completely different colour scheme. 

Inside is Nomos’s in-house DUW3202 computerized caliber. It’s seen by means of the sapphire caseback and comes wearing basic Glashütte ending — striping, blued screws, gold rotor, the works. The one actual ding right here is the 42-hour energy reserve. Not the tip of the world, however in a journey watch, a bit of extra would’ve been good — let it sit for 2 days, and also you’re winding it up once more. Functionally, although? It’s superior.

Across the dial, Nomos makes use of a mixture of airport codes and abbreviations to characterize time zones. At 12 o’clock, a marker reveals your present time zone. Need to change it? Simply press the pusher at 2 o’clock — the town ring rotates counterclockwise, and the hour hand jumps ahead in one-hour steps. The minute and seconds arms keep put, so your exact time stays locked in. In the meantime, the house time subdial at 3 o’clock doesn’t transfer — and that’s precisely what you need. You may modify it through the crown (which strikes every little thing) or use the pusher at 8 o’clock to regulate the hour independently. It’s tremendous intuitive. No fidgeting with bezels or making an attempt to decode obscure cities — simply native time, dwelling time, and executed.

With the Membership Sport Neomatik Worldtimer, Nomos did one thing completely different — and it labored. The restricted version dials are charming with out being loud, the case is skinny sufficient for every day put on, and the motion is each succesful and straightforward to make use of. It’s a sporty watch with an precise sense of enjoyable — one thing we don’t get usually. It may be dressed up or down, which, for a worldtimer, is vital. As you’re globetrotting, you want to have the ability to put on your watch with a hoodie and denims, after which a go well with for the assembly. Whether or not you’re touring each month or similar to the thought of understanding what time it’s in Berlin whilst you’re ordering a latte in Brooklyn, that is the sort of worldtimer that matches into actual life. For the worth level of $4,510 on a strap and $4,720 on a bracelet, it beats out every little thing within the class — together with its personal Zurich Worldtimer, which is available in about $1,400 increased. The Nomos Membership Sport Neomatik Worldtimer is accessible now for $4,510 USD on strap or $4,720 USD on bracelet. The restricted editions are restricted to 175 items per colour. For extra info, please go to the Nomos web site.