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Nomos Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik ruthenium 163

The Nomos Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik ruthenium (reference 163) is a 35 mm 18k gold watch with a ruthenium dial. It runs on the automatic caliber DUW 3001 with a 43-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 30 m.

Specifications

Case

Reference
163
Collection
Tangente
Case size
35 mm
Thickness
6.9 mm
Case material
18k gold
Case shape
Round
Crystal
Sapphire
Water resistance
30 m
Bracelet / strap
Horween Shell Cordovan leather (black, 18 mm)

Dial and bezel

Dial
Ruthenium

Movement

Movement
Automatic
Caliber
DUW 3001
Power reserve
43 hours
Jewels
27

Production

Production
Current

Dial versions

This reference was made with these dials and finishes.

  • 163 Ruthenium

    Ruthenium

How it compares within the Tangente family

Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.

ReferenceSizeMaterialDialCaliberYears
163 (This watch)35 mm18k goldRutheniumDUW 3001—
12032.8 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4001 Duo—
12232.8 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4001—
12332.8 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4001—
13037.5 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 41012013–
13135 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4401—
13235 mmStainless steelMidnight blueDUW 4001—
16437.5 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 40012013–
16537.5 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 40012013–

About the Tangente family

The Tangente is Nomos's best-known watch, with a thin round case, long straight lugs and a clean Bauhaus-influenced dial with Arabic numerals. The classic hand-wound Tangente is model 101.

The catalog lists the Tangente in 33 and 38 mm, with date, 2date, power reserve and neomatik versions, charity editions and gold models. Dealers quote the model number with the dial and size and check box and papers.

Quick answers

What size is the Nomos Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik ruthenium 163?
The Nomos Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik ruthenium 163 has a 35 mm case, 6.9 mm thick.
What movement does the Nomos Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik ruthenium 163 use?
It uses the automatic caliber DUW 3001, with a 43-hour power reserve.
How water resistant is the Nomos Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik ruthenium 163?
It is water resistant to 30 metres.
Is the Nomos Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik ruthenium 163 still in production?
Yes, it is a current reference.
What is the Nomos Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik ruthenium 163 made of?
The case is 18k gold. Bracelet or strap: Horween Shell Cordovan leather (black, 18 mm).

Catalog facts checked November 2026.