Nomos Glashütte is a German luxury watch brand that was founded in 1990 by Roland Schwertner. The brand is headquartered in Glashütte, a small town in the eastern Ore Mountains region of Germany, which is known for its rich history in watchmaking.
Nomos Glashütte’s founding was a result of the reunification of Germany in 1990, which led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the opening up of Eastern Germany to the rest of the world. Schwertner saw an opportunity to create a new kind of watch brand that would be modern and design-oriented, but still rooted in the traditions of German watchmaking.
The brand’s first collection of watches was introduced in 1992 and featured a simple, minimalist design with a clear focus on functionality and readability. The watches were powered by Swiss-made movements at first, but in 2005, the brand introduced its first in-house movement, the Alpha. This was a major milestone for the brand, as it enabled them to have complete control over the design and production of their watches.
Since then, Nomos Glashütte has continued to develop and produce in-house movements, with each new release building on the success of the last. The brand is known for its clean, modern designs, often featuring Bauhaus-inspired elements, and its dedication to high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
Nomos Glashütte has received numerous awards for its designs and is considered one of the leading watch brands in Germany. Today, the brand continues to produce watches in its Glashütte-based workshop, with a focus on innovation, design, and quality.
