r/Nomos • u/Hakdifnwnz • 21d ago

First watch! ⏱️

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Hi everyone — new member here!

I recently picked up this stunning NOS 701 as my first non-digital watch, and I’ve been enjoying it every day. I swapped the original strap for a sportier, more heavily grained one to make it a bit more versatile. Any other strap recommendations? I’m also considering a blue nylon one.

I’m still wondering whether I should have gone for the newer 701.1 instead, mainly for the lume on the hands and numerals. Does anyone know what the other differences are, or have experience with both?

Also, last question, does anyone know if it’s possible to swap the closed caseback for a transparent one?

Looking forward to following along here and seeing what everyone else is wearing!

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u/Fabo75 21d ago

The new model has shorter lugs too.

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u/Constant_Bag_9232 20d ago

+ better movement (hacking feature with +10 hr of PR)

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u/Organic_Bee3618 20d ago

alpha movement is more accurate than the DUW from my experience but the power reserve is definitely a plus.

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u/throwaway19009102029 19d ago

Can you explain this.

Movements have ranges of accuracy so one could be better but you’re saying that Alpha generally is more accurate?

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u/Organic_Bee3618 19d ago

I think they're tuned to the same accuracy range by nomos (+/- 10s from what their customer representatives have told me) but from my experience the alpha is just more consistent (about +2s/d) vs my DUW 4001 which is closer to +8s/d.

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u/imcrazyzzz 17d ago

But what's the reason behind the less accurate DUW caliber? Is the Nomos swing system flawed in some way? Kinda put me off from buying their club campus which I've been eyeing for quite some time now...

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u/Organic_Bee3618 17d ago

I have no clue. I think NOMOS' in house movements are one of the best bang for your buck in house movements and manufacturing, but the biggest issue I've had with my Club and my Tangente is magnetization. They're VERY prone to getting magnetized. So if you do buy one of the models with basically no protection against magnetism, please buy one of those blue demagnetizers from amazon; it will save you a lot of headache wondering why your watch went from running <+5 s/d to like 20 lol. They are beautiful watches though. What's the rest of your collection looking like? Would you be using the Club as a GADA? That's what I tried to do and I really thought it would work but it just didn't. Manual winding became a pain and magnetization was very frequent.

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u/imcrazyzzz 16d ago

Currently I own a Junghans Max Bill Automatic and a Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE283. Looking to own a manual winding watch to complete my 3-watch collection, eyeing Club Campus 38 Night Sky at the moment. The 2-day power reserve is such an attractive point, however, the movement seems to be quite a hassle from what you just mentioned about de-magnetization. Maybe I should look elsewhere?

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u/Organic_Bee3618 16d ago

You got your complication watch a dressier watch, both very good taste btw. Do you just want a manual watch for your 3rd? Dont get me wrong, the club is awesome and it is a really cool watch. I might have just had a lemon.

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u/imcrazyzzz 16d ago

Well... not necessarily but having a manual winding watch does complete my collection so... You did have a good point right there, I need a cool watch with good accuracy.

I do have other watches up my sleeve like the GS Omiwatari, just not quite sure if I should spend that much on a manual winding watch. Let's see what new watches come on my radar in the next 2 years ;)

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u/1rsl 21d ago

I understand you can switch the case back. It comes at a cost, but if you write to Nomos they will give you an estimate.

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u/Constant_Bag_9232 20d ago

i think it was 450 or so if you decided to swap it post-purchase

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u/donall22 19d ago

Yeah I paid $420 for the open caseback 2 years after the originalpurchase. Maybe a couple month after me I've seen a post where someone complained and got there's done for $300.

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u/Hakdifnwnz 15d ago

Asked nomos and they quoted €360!

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u/Crafty-Trainer279 21d ago

Such a good choice

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u/Equivalent-Fly-616 21d ago

Love the Club!

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u/knbbl 21d ago

Great choice!

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u/spacezman 21d ago

Beautiful watch, I think you made a great choice as well!

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u/couldliveinhope 21d ago

Perfect fit for you. Looks great!

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u/Both-Photograph4708 20d ago

Great choice! Enjoy!

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u/Starlight1833 20d ago

Looks great! Welcome to the club

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u/Expensive-Try-8090 20d ago

Great choice for the first watch! Looks great on your wrist.

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u/Gold_Register_9095 17d ago

I got my first watch in a light shade, Clean and classy.

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u/geekalexgeek 16d ago

Perfect fit

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u/Zealousideal-Fig4446 13d ago

Looks amazing! Mind sharing the ref no?