Award winning!

NOMOS watches have already received more than 170 awards from international public and expert juries—for appealing design, watchmaking skill, and sustainability. This overview shows which of the most important annual awards have gone to which models.

Capital Watch Award

This award, launched by German Capital business magazine in 2018, aims to inspire and provide guidance at the same time. The idea is to find the right watch for every need and every wrist in the diverse watch industry. The beautiful watches from NOMOS Glashütte have already been recognized several times by the expert jury.

Award-winning models

Club Sport neomatik 39 tabac

Ref. 759 / 760

from EUR 2,940

Club Sport neomatik 42 date black

Ref. 781

EUR 3,580

Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray

Ref. 1303

EUR 4,240

2024: Ludwig neomatik 41 Datum – 75 Jahre Grundgesetz, category up to 5,000 Euro, first place
2023: Club Sport neomatik 39 tabac, category up to 5,000 Euro, first place
2020: Ludwig neomatik 41 date - 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte, category "Revival", first place
2019: Club Sport neomatik 42 date black, category up to 5,000 Euro, first place
2018: Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray, category up to 5,000 Euro, first place

Chrono Award

The Austrian Chrono Award has been presented in several categories since 2003. It is considered a meaningful indicator of industry developments and is awarded by the Austrian magazines FORMAT and trend. Readers decide which watches win in the various price categories.

Award-winning models

Tangente neomatik midnight blue

Ref. 177

EUR 3,200

Ludwig 38

Ref. 234 / 235

from EUR 1,880

Zürich Worldtimer

Ref. 805

EUR 4,820

Ludwig

Ref. 201 / 205

from EUR 1,740

Zürich

Ref. 801 / 806

from EUR 3,360

Tangente

Ref. 101 / 139

from EUR 1,780

Orion

Ref. 301 / 309

from EUR 1,900

2017: Lambda 39, category "Premium Class", third place
2016: Tangente neomatik midnight blue, category „Business Class“, third place
2013: Ludwig 38, category „Trend-setter“, third place
2012: Zürich blaugold, category „Business Class“, third place
2011: Tetra Burgundertrüffel, category „Ladies' special“, third place
: Zürich world time, category „Business Class“, fourth place
2010: Zürich Datum anthrazit, category „Business Class“, first place
: Ludwig, category „Trend-setter“, first place
: Tangente 33 gray, category „Ladies' special“, second place
2009: Zürich, category „Business Class“, first place
: Tangente, category „Trend-setter“, second place
2008: Tangente, category „Trend-setter“, second place
2007: Club, category „Trend-setter”, third place
2006: Orion, category „Trend-setter”, second place

German Brand Award

This award is presented to companies in Germany for successful brand management and brand strategy. Launched in 2016 by the Rat für Formgebung (German Design Council), the German Brand Award is highly regarded far beyond specialist circles. Organized as a foundation, the Council acts as a lobby for design-oriented companies. NOMOS Glashütte is not a member of the Council, which is currently around 300 in number.

2017: Category “Luxury”, “Winner“
2016: Category “Luxury”, “Best of the Best“

European Product Design Award (ePDA)

Since 2016, the ePDA has honored outstanding design that makes everyday life easier and more beautiful. It is organized by the US-based Farmani Group, which is dedicated to promoting design, architecture, and photography and organizes exhibitions, awards, and competitions worldwide. Entries are evaluated in 21 categories in terms of innovation, aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.

Award-winning model

Tangente neomatik 41 Update

Ref. 180

EUR 3,600

2019: Tangente neomatik 41 Update, "Platinum"

German Design Award

Like the German Brand Award, the German Design Award is also presented by the Rat für Formgebung (German Design Council). This accolade is regarded internationally as a premium prize that strengthens the reputation of designers and companies. It honors top-class products and projects from the fields of product and communication design, as well as individuals who are breaking new ground in the German and international design landscape.

Award-winning models

Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date

Ref. 580

EUR 4,380

Autobahn neomatik 41 date

Ref. 1301

EUR 4,240

Minimatik

Ref. 1203

EUR 3,300

Lambda white gold

Ref. 933

EUR 14,800

Metro 38

Ref. 1108

EUR 2,440

2019: Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date "Winner"
2018: Autobahn neomatik 41 date, "Gold"
2017: Ahoi neomatik Atlantic, "Winner"
2016: Minimatik, "Winner"
2015: Lambda white gold, "Gold"
2014: Metro 38, "Winner"

Goldene Unruh

The Goldene Unruh (Golden Balance) is one of the best-known German awards for new watch models. It is an audience award in five categories that has been presented annually by the watch magazine Uhren-Magazin and the news magazine Focus since 1998. The decisions are made by the readers of Uhren-Magazin and the registered readership of Focus online. The editorial team of Uhren-Magazin also awards a technology prize.

Award-winning models

Metro 38

Ref. 1108

EUR 2,440

Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

Ref. 581

EUR 4,380

Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray

Ref. 1303

EUR 4,240

Tangente 38

Ref. 164 / 165

from EUR 1,920

Metro neomatik 41 Update

Ref. 1165

EUR 3,880

Metro neomatik 39 silvercut

Ref. 1114

EUR 3,620

Lambda white gold

Ref. 933

EUR 14,800

Tangomat

Ref. 601 / 641

from EUR 2,580

Metro date power reserve

Ref. 1101

EUR 3,360

Lambda deep blue

Ref. 935

EUR 15,200

Lambda 39 velvet black

Ref. 954

EUR 13,200

Orion 38 gray

Ref. 383

EUR 2,300

Lambda rose gold

Ref. 932

EUR 13,800

Tangomat date

Ref. 602

EUR 3,260

Zürich Worldtimer

Ref. 805

EUR 4,820

Zürich date

Ref. 802

EUR 4,020

Tangente

Ref. 101 / 139

from EUR 1,780

Tangente date power reserve

Ref. 131

EUR 2,980

2022: Metro Update, category B bis 5000 Euro, second place
: Tangente 38 MSF, category A bis 2500 Euro, second place
2021: Lambda 175 years watchmaking Glashütte, category C- Uhren bis 10.000 Euro, first place
2020: Metro rose gold neomatik 39, category C - up to 10,000 Euro, first place
: Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, first place
2019: Autobahn neomatik 41 Datum sports gray, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, second place
: Tangente 38, category A - up to 2,500 Euro, second place
2018: Lambda white gold, category D - up to 25,000 Euro, first place
: Metro neomatik 39 silvercut, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, first place
: Tangomat, category A up - up to 2,500 Euro, second place
2017: Tangomat, category up - up to 2,500 Euro, first place
: Metro date power reserve, category - up to 5,000 Euro, first place
: Lambda deep blue, category - up to 25,000 Euro, second place
2016: Tangomat, category A - up to 2,500 Euro, first place
: Metro date power reserve, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, first place
: Lambda 39 velvet black, category D - up to 25,000 Euro, third place
2015: Tangomat, category A - up to 2,500 Euro, first place
: Metro date power reserve, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, first place
: Lambda deep blue, category D - up to 25,000 Euro, first place
2014: Orion 38 gray, category A - up to 2,500 Euro, first place
: Ahoi date, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, second place
: Lambda rose gold, category D - up to 25,000 Euro, second place
2013: Tangomat date, category A - up to 2,500 Euro, first place
: Zürich braungold, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, second place
2012: Tangente date, category A - - up to 2,500 Euro, third place
: Zürich world time, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, first place
2011: Tangomat, category A - up to 2,500 Euro, first place
: Zürich date, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, first place
2010: Tangomat date, category A - up to 2,500 Euro, second place
2009: Tangente, category A - up to 1,000 Euro, first place
: Tangomat date, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, second place
2008: Tangomat date, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, second place
: Club, category A - up to 1,000 Euro, Platz 7
2007: Tangente, category A - up to 1,000 Euro, second place
2006: Tangente, category A - up to 1,000 Euro, first place
: Tangomat date, category B - up to 5,000 Euro, third place
2005: Tangente date, category C - up to 2,500 Euro, second place
: Tangente date power reserve, category C - up to 2,500 Euro, sixth place
2004: Tangente date, category C - up to 2,500 Euro, second place
: Tangente, category D - up to 1,000 Euro, second place
2003: Tangente date, category C - up to 2,500 Euro, second place
: Tangente, category D - up to 1,000 Euro, second place
2002: Tangente, category B - up to 1,000 Euro, second place
2001: Tangente Sport, category B - up to 2,000 DM, first place
2000: Tangente, category B - up to 2,000 DM, first place

Good Design Award

The Good Design Award, which has been presented since 1950, is one of the most prestigious design prizes worldwide. It is awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and the Ireland-based European Center of Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The Good Design Award stands for innovative design and high-quality products that are convincing in form and function.

Award-winning models

Metro neomatik 41 Update

Ref. 1165

EUR 3,880

Autobahn neomatik 41 date

Ref. 1301

EUR 4,240

Minimatik

Ref. 1203

EUR 3,300

Metro 38

Ref. 1108

EUR 2,440

Zürich

Ref. 801 / 806

from EUR 3,360

2021: Metro neomatik 41 Update
2018: Autobahn neomatik 41 date
2015: Minimatik
2014: Metro 38
2013: Ahoi
2012: Tangente date
2011: Zürich

Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)

This prize with 21 categories is the most prestigious watch industry award in the world. Founded in 2000, the GPHG was initially organized by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, and since 2011 by a foundation.

Award-winning model

Tangente neomatik 41 Update

Ref. 180

EUR 3,600

2018: Tangente neomatik 41 Update, category "challenge"

Green Product Award

The Green Product Award recognizes products that combine the best design with technical innovation and sustainable production. The Green Future Club, a German network of personalities from the fields of design, material development, sustainability consulting and media, is responsible for the award. An expert jury nominates the 100 best applications, then the public decides.

Award-winning model

Metro date power reserve

Ref. 1101

EUR 3,360

2015: Metro date power reserve

iF Product Design Award

The iF Product Design Award has been presented for outstanding design achievements for over 60 years. Anyone who is awarded the iF label by the international jury of experts has proven that the design of their product adds value. The German award not only honors the manufacturer; buyers also receive a reliable assessment of the product.

Award-winning models

Tangente 2date

Ref. 135 / 135.SB

from EUR 2,360

Metro 33 sage

Ref. 1124 / 1124.SB

from EUR 1,940

Tangente neomatik 39 platinum gray

Ref. 143 / 144

from EUR 2,960

Zürich

Ref. 801 / 806

from EUR 3,360

Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date

Ref. 580

EUR 4,380

Tangente neomatik 41 Update

Ref. 180

EUR 3,600

Metro neomatik 39 silvercut

Ref. 1114

EUR 3,620

Tangente neomatik midnight blue

Ref. 177

EUR 3,200

Minimatik

Ref. 1203

EUR 3,300

Metro date power reserve

Ref. 1101

EUR 3,360

Tangomat GMT

Ref. 635

EUR 4,040

2025: Tangente 2date
2024: Metro 33 sage
2023: Tangente neomatik 39 platinum gray
2020: Tangente Sport neomatik 41 date
2019: Tangente neomatik 41 Update
2018: Metro neomatik 39 silvercut
2017: Tangente neomatik midnight blue
2016: Minimatik
2015: Metro date power reserve
2014: Ahoi
2013: Tangomat GMT Plus
2012: Zürich

Luxe!Awards

Since 2009, the German magazines Madame and A&W Architektur und Wohnen have presented the Luxe!Awards, which were designed to honor watches and jewelry. On the Madame side, a prominent jury decides, while the Luxe!Design Award by A&W is an audience award.

Award-winning model

Lux Zikade

Ref. 941

EUR 13,800

2015: Lux Zikade
2014: Ahoi
2009: Series Tetra²

Munichtime

This public fair for fine watches took place in Munich every fall between 2009 and 2018. It was accompanied by a watch of the year in each of four categories: Classic Elegance, Feminine Aesthetics, Sporty Dynamics and Complicated Mechanics. The public was able to decide on a shortlist of participating manufacturers on site.

Award-winning models

Orion 38 gray

Ref. 383

EUR 2,300

Tangomat GMT

Ref. 635

EUR 4,040

Ludwig automatic

Ref. 251

EUR 2,780

Zürich Worldtimer

Ref. 805

EUR 4,820

2016: Tetra neomatik 39, category unter 4.000 Euro, first place
2013: Orion 38 gray, category "Classic elegance", first place
: Ahoi, category "Sporty dynamics", first place
: Tetra 27 for Ärzte ohne Grenzen, category "Feminine aesthetics", first place
: Ahoi, MunichTime Watch 2013: from 3000 to 10 000 Euro
2012: Orion 33 rose, category "Discreet charm", first place
: Tangomat GMT, category "Kleine Komplikation", first place
2011: Tetra+ Erzgebirgsperle, category "Discreet charm", third place
: Ludwig automatic, category "Classic elegance", third place
: Zürich world time, category "Kleine Komplikation", first place
2010: Tangente date, category "Classic elegance", third place
: Tangomat Norma, category "Sporty dynamics", tenth place
2009: Orion Gold rosé, category "Feminine luxury", first place (Audience's choice)
: Orion Gold rosé, category "Feminine luxury", second place (Jury's choice)
2008: Tetra Gold mocca, category "Feminine luxury", first place

Red Dot Design Award

The history of this German award dates back to 1954, when the Verein Industrieform (Society for Industrial Design) with an interest in modern design was founded on the initiative of Krupp AG. The following year, an exhibition was opened for the first time in the Villa Hügel in Essen, Germany. In the following decades, the event went international, the supporting association was renamed "Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen", the logo became the red dot and the competition aspect was differentiated into three disciplines: product design, brand and communication, and design concept. Today, the Red Dot is a globally recognized seal of quality.

Award-winning models

Tangente 2date

Ref. 135 / 135.SB

from EUR 2,360

Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date

Ref. 580

EUR 4,380

Club Campus 38 endless blue

Ref. 724 / 724.GB

from EUR 1,480

Autobahn neomatik 41 date

Ref. 1301

EUR 4,240

Metro neomatik midnight blue

Ref. 1110

EUR 3,480

Minimatik

Ref. 1203

EUR 3,300

Metro date power reserve

Ref. 1101

EUR 3,360

Lambda white gold

Ref. 931

EUR 14,800

Zürich date

Ref. 802

EUR 4,020

Tangomat

Ref. 601 / 641

from EUR 2,580

2025: Tangente 2date
2024: Club Campus 38 endless blue
2020: Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Datum, "Best of the Best"
2018: Autobahn neomatik 41 date
2017: Metro neomatik midnight blue
2016: Minimatik (1st edition), "Best of the best"
2015: Metro date power reserve
2014: Lambda white gold
2011: Orion 38 date white
2010: Zürich date
2007: Tangomat
2002: Orion anthracite
2001: Tangente Sport
2000: Tetra EXPO 2000

Watch of the Year

This German title is awarded annually by the readers of the specialist magazine Armbanduhren and the newspaper Welt am Sonntag. Watch fans are invited to vote for their favorites among the new products from well-known brands. As there are no categories, but only one winning model is chosen from watches of all price ranges and types, this election is particularly exciting.

Award-winning models

Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

Ref. 581

EUR 4,380

Tangente neomatik 39

Ref. 140 / 149

from EUR 2,960

Lambda rose gold

Ref. 930

EUR 13,800

Tangomat GMT

Ref. 635

EUR 4,040

Zürich

Ref. 801 / 806

from EUR 3,360

Tangente 33

Ref. 122 / 123

from EUR 1,640

Tangomat date

Ref. 602

EUR 3,260

Orion rose

Ref. 352

EUR 2,160

Tangente date power reserve

Ref. 131

EUR 2,980

Tangente

Ref. 101 / 139

from EUR 1,780

2021: Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black, category "Sports watch", first place
2019: Autobahn , category "Sports watch", second place
2018: Tangente neomatik 39, category "Classic watch", first place
2017: Tangente neomatik, category "Classic watch", first place
2015: Lambda rose gold, category "Classic watch", first place
: Ahoi Atlantic, category "Sports watch", first place
2014: Ahoi, category "Men's watch", first place
: Tetra 27 karat, category "Ladies watch", third place
2013: Tangomat GMT Plus, category "Men's watch", second place
: Orion 33 rose, category "Ladies watch", fourth place
2012: Tangomat GMT, category "Men's watch", first place
2011: Zürich, category "Men's watch", fourth place
: Tangente 33, category "Ladies watch", sixth place
2009: Tangomat date, category "Men's watch", fifth place
: Orion rose, category "Ladies watch”, third place
2008: Tangomat date, category "Men's watch”, fifth place
2007: Tangomat date, category "Men's watch”, third place
2005: Tangente date power reserve, category "Men's watch”, seventh place
2004: Tangente date, category "Men's watch”, ninth place
2002: Tangente Sport date, category "Men's watch”, eighth place
2001: Tangente, category "Men's watch", seventh place
2000: Tangente, category "Men's watch", sixth place

Viennatime

The world elite of fine watchmaking presents itself at Austria's largest watch exhibition. Viennatime is not a sales exhibition, but an event intented to inform and show performance. In the run-up to the event, the vote for a watch of the year takes place online, with all participating brands nominating their favorite model in the following four categories: Classic Elegance, Feminine Aesthetics, Sporty Dynamics, and Complicated Mechanics. The choice is up to the public, sometimes there is an additional category decided by a jury of experts.

Award-winning models

Orion 38

Ref. 384 / 387

from EUR 2,040

Tangomat GMT

Ref. 635

EUR 4,040

Zürich Worldtimer

Ref. 805

EUR 4,820

Zürich

Ref. 801 / 806

from EUR 3,360

Ludwig

Ref. 201 / 205

from EUR 1,740

Tetra

Ref. 406 / 408

from EUR 1,960

Tangente date power reserve

Ref. 131

EUR 2,980

Tangente

Ref. 101 / 139

from EUR 1,780

2013: Ahoi, category "Sporty dynamics", first place
: Tangente 33 gray, category "Feminine aesthetics", first place
: Orion 38, category "Classic elegance", second place
2012: Orion 33 rose, category "Discreet charm", first place
: Tangomat GMT, category "Kleine Komplikation", first place
2011: Tetra+ Erzgebirgsperle, category "Discreet charm", second place
: Zürich world time, category "Kleine Komplikation", third place
2010: Tangente date, category "Classic elegance", fifth place
: Tangomat Norma, category "Sporty dynamics", forth place
2009: Zürich, category "Classic elegance", third place
: Orion gold rose, category "Feminine luxury", first place
2007: Tangente power reserve anthracite, category "Classic elegance", eighth place
2006: Tetra gold, category "Feminine luxury", first place
2004: Ludwig, category "Ladies watch", third place
2003: Tangente date, category "Trend and design", first place
: Tetra, category "Ladies watch", forth place
: Tangente date power reserve, category "Complicated watch", sixth place
2002: Tangente, category "Trend and design", first place
: Orion anthracite, category "Ladies watch", sixth place
: Tangente Sport date, category "Men's watch", eighth place