# Nomos Tangente Sport Neomatik 42 Date Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Nomos Tangente Sport Neomatik 42 Date is a sleek minimalist sport-dress watch blending Bauhaus aesthetics with modern functionality, featuring a 42mm stainless steel case, in-house automatic DUW 3001 movement with 43-hour power reserve and date complication at 3 o'clock, sapphire exhibition caseback, and 100m water resistance, perfect for the discerning urban professional or collector who values clean German design and everyday versatility.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.6/10.0

**Dials & Design Metric (9.4/10.0)** - The iconic Nomos minimalism with galvanized silver-white dial, slender Bauhaus indices, and sporty case proportions rivals Patek Philippe's Calatrava in elegant restraint.
**Material Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Premium stainless steel case with sapphire crystal (antireflective coated) and Horween cordovan strap delivers luxury-level finishing akin to Grand Seiko.
**Brand Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Nomos Glashütte holds strong in the luxury tier with its independent Glashütte heritage and low-production ethos, on par with Oris or Sinn for enthusiast appeal.
**Movement Metric (8.7/10.0)** - The in-house DUW 3001 automatic offers slim profile, solid accuracy, and 27 jewels, outperforming ETA 2824 equivalents in ETA-based mid-tier watches.
**Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)** - This sport-dress hybrid transitions seamlessly from office to weekend adventures, much like a Rolex Oyster Perpetual but with lighter, more refined wearability.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.0/10.0)** - Nomos' post-1990 rise with pioneering in-house calibers like the ultra-thin Neomatik line marks it as an innovative force similar to early Grand Seiko.
**Rarity Metric (6.6/10.0)** - At around $4,800 retail with moderate annual production, it sits between common luxury divers and limited microbrand runs.
**Functions Metric (4.7/10.0)** - Core timekeeping plus date provides reliable basics, on level with standard three-handers like the Seiko SARB017.
**Complications Metric (4.0/10.0)** - The simple date window adds utility without complexity, comparable to entry-level automatics from Hamilton.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9

## WM Collector Grade: A+

## Performance Insights: Exceptional strengths in dials/design, materials, and movement are tempered by basic complications and moderate rarity, delivering outstanding value well above its implied price of $2,950.

## TPS Interpretation: Outstanding Value: The watch vastly overdelivers on premium design and in-house innovation for its price, making it a smart collector's choice.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**