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Just in time for summer, Nomos has
announced two new additions to their Aqua line, the Nomos Ahoi and Club
Neomatik in “Siren White.” Nomos is no stranger to lighthearted and
non-traditional colorways when it comes to their dials, and these Siren White
models fit right in with the Nomos lineup, and offer two new water-resistant
models for the potential Nomos buyer.
Starting with the Ahoi flavor, the
base specifications here are consistent with the standard Ahoi, featuring a
stainless steel case at 36.3mm in diameter, height of 9.5mm, 18mm lug width,
and the in-house Nomos caliber DUW 3001, which features the swing-system
escapement. As with the Ahoi, the Siren White Club shares the same basic
specifications with its siblings as well: a stainless steel case at 41.5mm in
diameter, height of 9.7mm, 20mm lug width, and the Nomos caliber DUW 3001. Both
watches are available exclusively on a grey textile strap. Being part of the
Aqua line, both the Ahoi and Club feature 200m of water resistance.
The main story here is the new
colorway. The Siren White colorway, as Nomos calls it, introduces a white dial,
with bright red numerals and hour markers, blue hands, blue numerals on the
seconds sub-dial, and, on the Club, blue numerals along the chapter ring. Nomos
has always used color very well, and this Siren White offering is a clear
descendant of the “Siren Blue” and “Siren Red” we saw Nomos release back in
2017 for the Aqua line.
While I was not very drawn to the
Siren Blue or Siren Red with their extremely bright dial colors, I actually dig
the Siren White. I’m a sucker for a well-executed white dial, and Nomos did a
good job of balancing the color on this, without overdoing it. As someone who
rarely needs a dress watch, it’s always been difficult for me to justify owning
a purely dedicated dress watch, for the two or three times per year I find
myself jammed into a suit; but the Aqua line from Nomos would make for a
compelling option. Not only are both the Ahoi and Club conservatively styled,
but thanks to their lack of a rotating bezel, they look quite svelte and
understated, and I think they would work well as a daily/casual dress watch.
Further bolstering the idea as a
daily casual sports watch for me, is the textile strap. I love textile and NATO
straps, and from the photos, I think Nomos has done a good job of finding a
balance between sporty and casual. This brighter colorway obviously won’t be
everyone’s cup of tea, but fortunately, Nomos also offers both the Ahoi and
Club in more conservative, traditional colorways.
Overall, I think this is an
interesting release from Nomos. This colorway provides a fun, summery option
for someone who wants a lighthearted, easy-to-wear, daily watch. I’d personally
opt for the Ahoi, however if the colorway appeals to you, I don’t think you
could go wrong with either model. The Nomos Ahoi and Club in Siren White will
be available starting in July 2018. Pricing for the Club is $3,160 USD and the
Ahoi will cost $4,120 USD.
