Nomos Tangente vs Nomos Orion

Both are dress watches in the premium tier. In short: the Nomos Tangente wears 35mm vs the Nomos Orion's 38mm — choose by wrist size. The Nomos Tangente is hand-wound, 30m water resistance, 35mm, sapphire crystal; the Nomos Orion is hand-wound, 30m water resistance, 38mm, sapphire crystal.

Last verified 2026-06-27 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Nomos Tangente	Nomos Orion
Movement	Hand-wound	Hand-wound
Water resistance	30m	30m
Case size	35mm	38mm
Crystal	sapphire	sapphire
Style	Dress	Dress
Price tier	Premium	Premium

Which should you buy?

The Nomos Tangente wears 35mm vs the Nomos Orion's 38mm — choose by wrist size.

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nomos Tangente and the Nomos Orion?
Both are dress watches in the premium tier. The Nomos Tangente is hand-wound, 30m water resistance, 35mm, sapphire crystal; the Nomos Orion is hand-wound, 30m water resistance, 38mm, sapphire crystal.

Which is better value, the Nomos Tangente or the Nomos Orion?
Both sit in the premium tier, so it comes down to movement, water resistance and case size — see the spec table above.

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