The NOMOS Ahoi neomatik 38 date comes in two featured dial colors, sky blue and sand, with a choice of steel or sapphire-crystal caseback. The four references share a 38.5 mm case diameter, 48.7 mm lug-to-lug measurement, and automatic DUW 6101 date movement; the caseback choice changes the listed height by 0.1 mm.
What is the NOMOS Ahoi neomatik 38 date?
It is a 38.5 mm automatic Ahoi with a date display, offered in sky and sand dial versions as well as an Atlantic version on NOMOS’s new-releases page. This comparison focuses on the sky and sand references. NOMOS describes the watch as suitable for diving and rates it at 20 atm; that is the manufacturer’s stated specification, not an independent test result.
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Nomos Autobahn Neomatik Automatic Men's Watch 1301 | $4,800.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nomos Tangente Neomatik Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch 142 | $3,880.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nomos Tangente Neomatik Nachtblau Automatic Unisex Watch 177 | $3,500.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nomos Tetra Automatic Rhodium Dial Black Leather Men's Watch 423 | $3,980.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nomos Tangomat Datum White Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch 602 | $3,860.00 | Buy on Amazon |
Sky and sand references compared
Reference numbers identify both the color and caseback configuration. Each listed page pairs its dial with a woven textile strap: blue-black for sky and dark gray for sand.
| Dial | Reference | Caseback | Listed height | Strap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky blue | 516 | Stainless steel | 9.8 mm | Blue-black woven textile |
| Sky blue | 526 | Sapphire crystal | 9.9 mm | Blue-black woven textile |
| Sand | 517 | Stainless steel | 9.8 mm | Dark-gray woven textile |
| Sand | 527 | Sapphire crystal | 9.9 mm | Dark-gray woven textile |
The official pages reviewed establish dial color and caseback as the main distinctions. They do not identify a color-specific performance difference. Check the local NOMOS page for the exact reference and market details, since product pages are localized.
#1 Best Overall
- Nomos Autobahn Neomatik Automatic Men's Watch 1301
Case dimensions and construction
NOMOS lists a 38.5 mm case diameter and 48.7 mm lug-to-lug for all four references. The listed height is 9.8 mm with the stainless-steel back and 9.9 mm with the sapphire-crystal back. Those figures are manufacturer specifications.
The two sapphire-back product pages describe a stainless-steel case, screw-down crown with crown guards, and domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal. They also list 20 atm water resistance and describe the model as suitable for diving. These details should be checked against the product page for the reference and region being considered.
Rank #2
- Featuring a Black Band, Silver-tone Case, Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal
DUW 6101 movement and date
NOMOS identifies the movement as its in-house-built automatic DUW 6101 with date. On the sky product page, the company lists a movement height of 3.6 mm, diameter of 33.0 mm, 42 jewels, and power reserve of up to 42 hours. These are NOMOS’s published specifications, not independent measurements.
The company says it reduced the date ring for the 38.5 mm case on the family launch page. NOMOS calls the watch a “Midsized powerhouse” and says the DUW 6101 “ticks inside this Ahoi model.”
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- Featuring a Black Band, Silver-tone Case, Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Rank #4
- Nomos Tetra Automatic Rhodium Dial Black Leather Men's Watch 423
Rank #3
- Nomos Tangente Neomatik Nachtblau Automatic Unisex Watch 177
Which version should you choose?
- Choose by dial: sky is paired with a blue-black textile strap; sand is paired with a dark-gray textile strap.
- Choose by caseback: references 516 and 517 have stainless-steel backs; 526 and 527 have sapphire-crystal backs. The published height is 0.1 mm greater for the sapphire-back references.
- Confirm the regional listing: check the exact reference and local NOMOS page for current availability and market-specific details. The pages are localized, so no universal price or stock claim applies here.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
