Is your Club
the real deal?
The NOMOS Club is the brand's most sporty and accessible collection, combining Bauhaus design with casual wearability. Its popularity as a versatile everyday watch and relatively accessible price point make it a common target for counterfeiters.
How to authenticate a Club
Arabic Numeral Indices
The Club features bold Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 with dot indices between them. The numerals use NOMOS's proprietary typeface and should be perfectly printed with consistent weight. The SuperLuminova fill should glow evenly. Counterfeits have wrong fonts and uneven lume application.
SuperLuminova Application
The Club's hands and indices are filled with SuperLuminova that should glow brightly and evenly in darkness. Under normal light, the lume should appear clean and uniform in color. The application should be smooth without bubbles or gaps. Counterfeits have patchy, dim lume that fades quickly.
DUW or Alpha Movement
The Club uses either the Alpha caliber or the in-house DUW 4101 (manual) or DUW 3001 (automatic). Through the exhibition case back, look for proper Glashütte finishing. The automatic versions feature a skeletonized rotor. Counterfeits use generic undecorated movements.
Case Proportions
The Club comes in 36mm, 38.5mm, and 41mm sizes. The case has a sportier profile than the Tangente with slightly thicker lugs and a different crown guard area. All dimensions should match NOMOS specifications precisely. Counterfeits often have incorrect proportions.
Crown with Guards
The Club features small crown guards that give it a sportier appearance than other NOMOS models. The crown should be signed, operate smoothly, and the guards should be symmetrically positioned. Counterfeits have poorly formed or asymmetric crown guards.
Textile or Leather Strap
The Club often comes with a textile strap (on sportier versions) or Horween Shell Cordovan leather. Both should feel high quality with proper signed buckles. The textile straps have a distinctive weave pattern. Counterfeits use cheap nylon or stiff synthetic leather.
Club counterfeit warning signs
Wrong Numeral Font
The Club uses NOMOS's proprietary typeface for its Arabic numerals. If the 12, 3, 6, and 9 are in a generic font, have wrong proportions, or are a different weight than reference images, the dial is counterfeit.
Dim or Patchy Lume
Genuine Club watches have bright, long-lasting SuperLuminova. If the lume glows dimly, fades within minutes, or appears patchy with gaps, the watch uses cheap luminous material and is counterfeit.
Missing Crown Guards
The Club's crown guards are a distinguishing design feature. If the case lacks crown guards or they appear as afterthought additions rather than integrated case elements, the watch is counterfeit.
Generic Movement Visible
Through the case back, the movement should show Glashütte-style finishing. If you see a standard ETA with no modification or an Asian movement, the watch is fake.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Club and the Tangente?
The Club is NOMOS's sportier, more casual collection with Arabic numerals, SuperLuminova, and crown guards, while the Tangente is a purist Bauhaus dress watch with a railway-track minute ring and no lume. The Club also comes in larger sizes (up to 41mm vs 35mm standard Tangente) and offers greater water resistance. The Club is designed for everyday wear, while the Tangente is more of a refined dress watch.
Is the NOMOS Club water resistant?
The standard Club is water resistant to 100 meters (10 ATM), making it suitable for swimming and water activities. This is notably higher than the Tangente's 30-meter rating. The Club Campus variant also offers 100-meter resistance. This sporty water resistance is one reason the Club is popular as an everyday watch.
How much does a NOMOS Club cost?
The NOMOS Club ranges from approximately $1,400 for the Club Campus (the most accessible model) to $2,800 for the Club Automatic with the in-house DUW 3001 movement. Limited editions and special dials may command higher prices. The Club offers excellent value for a watch with Glashütte in-house movements and finishing.