Photographer: NOMOS Glashütte
Balance wheel in the making: Long rods made of especially high-quality brass and steel are delivered to NOMOS in Glashütte. Among other things, these brass rods are used to make the balance wheel, one of the most complex components at NOMOS Glashütte.NOMOS Glashütte is one of the few owner-operated watch manufactories in the world, and creates its mechanical timepieces in Glashütte, Germany. Watch models such as the Tangente, Ludwig, Orion, Club or Metro are world-famous – just like the place where they are made. Glashütte is a legally protected designation of origin. Only manufacturers who work according to strict rules in the 175-year-old tradition of the watchmaking town are permitted to use this denomination for their wristwatches. NOMOS Glashütte is the manufacturer that produces the most mechanical watches in Glashütte.
