One of the Best Everyday Watches - NOMOS Club Campus 38

[@angusmacleod1692]

Just recieved mine yesterday. Absolutely love it and the movement is a beauty!! I commend Nomos and congratulate them. For a company that only produces 20,000 watches a year, the quality if incredible. Love the content

[@lucioledizerot196]

I own the dark dial variant, and absolutely love it. I still maintain that this is a very strong one-watch contender. Versatile, 100m WR, in-house, original design, and great brand. If you want a great watch for around 1000 bucks, this is it.

[@superflyregularguy]

I just wish it had a date function

[@davidb9531]

Some of the comments on here just show you how difficult it is to keep watch geeks happy, bauhaus specifically try and do something a bit different in design and people absolutely lose their s**t over a bit of colour or a reversed californian dial. Personally, as an owner of the 36mm, I love the original take on the californian dial - it really works. I love the fact its pretty much the only watch with the correct 4 as a roman numeral and I love the pop of orange. Yes the lugs are long but that's why Nomos offer a 36 also, the lug length means that the watch face doesn't look like a dinner plate but the span still gives wrist presence, and is a great design. Maybe the Germans concepts on design are a little bit too advanced for people that haven't tried on the watch? A couple of footnotes I would add to this review, DO NOT buy the closed back version, the whole point of this watch is it has the best looking movement at its price point. And the Lume is not good, don't buy it for particularly useable lume, it's pretty poor.

[@jerrymathers11]

I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said. I own the 38mm with display back and despite having some bigger watches (42mm SM300, IWC Pilot Chrono), the smaller size is a nice respite and a welcome change once in a while. The watch forums are full of geeks constantly griping over minutiae, particularly the "everybody copies everybody" type. Then, when someone does something different, they collectively p1ss themselves.

[@davidb9531]

@@jerrymathers11 thanks man

[@chulkcha]

Is this a automatic or manual winding ?

[@davidb9531]

@@chulkcha it's manual wind

[@marcgirard7551]

I think this is the best looking piece Nomos makes. I feel like it’s a shame not to get this one with the sapphire case back too. The straps these come with feel great on the wrist too. Makes me want one, Teddy!

[@GainingOne]

Pet peeve - brands releasing smaller case sizes and butchering them with super long lugs. If I want a smaller 38mm watch, I want a smaller watch! Why push in the other direction with long lugs? Tissot is another perpetrator of this crime. Hamilton too. Still amazes me that only Rolex can seem to get smaller case sizes properly proportioned. Many watches that would otherwise be 'buys' for me turn into hard 'no's because of the lugs.

[@reedgrabowski8314]

Very valid point!

[@lucioledizerot196]

I think you're looking at it from the wrong direction. Nomos wants to create a 38mm watch that the mass market will buy, which means it needs to feel bigger than 38mm. Same with the other brands. Enthusiasts will appreciate the 38mm and average buyers will appreciate the wrist presence. On another note, I have a 16cm wrist and my Club Campus wears beautifully, not big at all. my instagram is watch_journey1 if you want photo proof.

[@GainingOne]

@@lucioledizerot196 I can see that side of it too, good point. Though I still believe brands could gain something by not trying to sit on the fence between a larger and smaller case (giving us something 38mm with shorter lugs for example). Despite my initial comment, I think this Nomos is a great-looking watch.

[@lucioledizerot196]

@@GainingOne in case you'd be interested, there's a 36mm variant of the club too! The colors are different but the watch is otherwise the same

[@davidb9531]

As someone that has really flat wrist I can't disagree enough, if you don't like the long lugs on the 38 then buy the 36, I've found it my most comfortable piece

[@bjlochow7136]

I hope to own a Nomos one day, but it won’t be the Club Campus. The mixed Arabic and Roman numerals really bother me for some reason. To be fair, I’m older than the Campus Club target audience. My choice would be the Ahoi if I’m looking for something sporty or the Orion if I’m looking for something dressy.

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

Own the ahoi neomatik. Very cool watches in the Ahoi collection and the upped water resistance is a plus too. Thanks for watching!

[@denisdaly1708]

To me it makes the dial interesting.

[@bjlochow7136]

@@denisdaly1708 I think it’s a love it or hate it thing and there’s nothing wrong with that. I do really like the orange sub seconds hand on this one Teddy reviewed.

[@bjlochow7136]

@@TeddyBaldassarreReviews You have excellent taste! Also, we have the same wrist size so I always look forward to you wrist shots!

[@bigcosta3478]

There's no age with that model specifically with the natch model ..it's a marketing only...

[@chuckmcclune7170]

My favorite Nomos watch is the Minimatik Midnight Blue, but I do like the clean look of this and being a Photographer I can appreciate how the dial is laid out, where your eye is drawn around the face with the two style of numbers and then plays with you by leaving a blank void for the 6!

[@antny5705]

Throws me off how there are 2 roman numerals and 3 regular numbers. Maybe the 6 should be roman numerals? Good review, thanks Teddy.

[@davidb9531]

@ clearly no room, indeed. What a strange comment

[@johnfrei9057]

Most Nomos watches are just too stark and clinical for me but this one I really like.

[@ryanlowe1781]

I put mine on a perlon strap and it's a great everyday watch.

[@Mal0wens]

Amazing! This is very exciting. Thanks Teddy!

[@dualantauri]

WR in the Store says 30m and 100m in the video... Just so you know.

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

Thanks for the assist!

[@hslev]

After my so-so-experience with the 38 mm, I got a 36mm instead. This is a great watch. Perfect size, even on a larger (8-1/4 inch) writst. I got mine with the sapphire back, so I could appreciate the beautiful Nomos in-house Alpha movement. Keeps great time. I treated myself to about a dozen straps - leather, rubber and fabric - and it looks good on all of them.

[@wuyeah1980]

This watch suits you very well. You should get it too. I can see you wearing the black ver.

[@CBUCK1994]

very fond of this design and pricepoint!

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

We agree!

[@rawata1]

Teddy would love to see you do a review of Nomos Tetra. I think it’s one of the most underrated model in the lineup.

[@freakincrazy6932]

Love mine. Wear this multiple times in weekly rotation. Have the 39mm automatic with midnight blue dial. My favorite for switching out straps. Easier to than my batman.

[@michaelfierman3256]

great looking watch, but I'm intrigued by that "showroom" you have in the background. it's stunning. Are you planning on having people come in to try on watches after Covid?

[@andreaiacolina]

I love this watch. My favorite reference is the 39mm in midnight blue with the automatic caliber 😍

[@seanengel3647]

Teddy, what about a video exclusively of California dial watches?

[@MrCallumpiper123]

I knew I could rely on Teddy to review this. A customer came into my work with this watch today and I immediately fell in love with it. It's just what I am looking for to add to my collection. I noticed there was a Neomatic range; does anybody know the difference (apart from the price obviously)?

[@Agent0Smith]

I'm sure you're aware by now, but the neomatik is the automatic version (not hand wound like this one).

[@Rudypoo42]

I personally appreciate a manual winding watch.

[@user_uif_ghg_wer_das]

The more I look at the lugs, the more weird they appear to be. These lugs are un-proportionally long.

[@d.stiefel869]

I’m finding myself liking this exact watch more and more lately. I love a manual wind watch and it’s even better when it hacks. A $300 premium is a little steep for a sapphire display case back but I think with this movement it is warranted. Only wish this piece was a millimeter or two thicker, and maybe 40mm with slightly shorter lugs.

[@BlakJak21]

You wish

Was going to order the Reference 701 from the Nomos shop. 10 month delivery time :/

[@denisdaly1708]

Case height is great.

[@rabahmadini3778]

Nomos watches are just perfect

[@hslev]

After a month's wait, I just got mine delivered from Europe. 38mm, white dial, sapphire back. I have to say I'm a little bit disappointed. 1) The dial appears as white in all the photos, but it's actually a light gray. Very little contrast between the dial and the hands, except for the little orange seconds hand. 2) The numbers in the minute track and the seconds track are microscopic. I think the dial would have been better without them. 3) The minute hand seems just a tiny bit too long, as if it's almost about to scratch the bezel. 4) It wears bigger than its measurements. I'm almost sorry I didn't get the 36mm, which also has the orange numbers, which I realize now I prefer to the gray numbers on the 38mm. 5) Most importantly, after not even a full day of wearing, it's already running more than 30 seconds slow. Nomos claims accuracy within 10 seconds a day. I will however say that the case build is top-notch and the movement really is gorgeous. If you get one, spring for the sapphire back.

[@johnsanabria3279]

Teddy,what is the cost for servicing the Nomos Club?

[@gregoryburke6607]

Great looking watch with a unique design.

[@jodysilvia2]

Nomos is great but I'm not a fan of this dial. Good job on the review Teddy.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Lovely watch! Love the roman/Arabic dial design, very impressive piece.

[@hichambenmira]

One of the best looking watches. Nomos looks so good and the price is not bad at all. Nice review Teddy 👍👍

[@manuel_winde]

Nomos watches don’t really do it for me- not a fan of the Bauhaus design at all. But I really like this, the rounded/softer case design and cool dial with that splash of colour (that will make it look great on a nato in the summer). First time I’ve seen the lume too which looks cool. Might get one of these… damn I’m meant to be downsizing the collection 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@millersciencesms762]

I like everything but the Roman numerals. All Arabic numbers would be my choice.

[@joseperez6613]

Great video as usual. Mind if I ask about another watch from the Nomos family? What's your general opinion on the Nomos Autobahn? When I first saw it I thought it was an interesting take on a power reserve. But when I found out that it was all just design and no function... meh.

[@mathieuvaillancourt3219]

Got the dark one for 3 years and love it. My question. I'm looking for the OEM bracelet and I'm wondering if it's worth the money in CAD roupies (610$).

[@japd7897]

I like the California dial.

[@tim462]

Can you recommend getting this exact watch on a nomos bracelet? :)

[@leonmarshall8442]

Your bloody good Teddy

[@kahmed7328]

Great review Teddy! I would prefer a Lorier or Baltic over this Nomos.

[@brett2396]

Which models specifically?

[@goldendawn7]

I tried this watch on a few years ago and regret not buying it. I literally cannot find a single fault with it. Lung length doesn't bother me as i have 7.5in wrists.

[@denisdaly1708]

What is the lug to lug? I must have missed it. Thanks

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

Lug to lug is 48.6 mm

[@ky1le750]

Now that the Weiss field watch has crept up to 1450 I feel like these two watches compete directly because of size, price, manual movement, and design style.

[@djovidius3545]

what about swimming in sea water? is it good? resistant? not in deep waters, just normal swim. please reply, i need to buy 1 to my brother for his birthday. thanks in advance. nice job with the chanel, i watch you for seiko too 😉

[@Tomekb0]

Teddy, make nacht/black version please :)

[@NameBrandArtist]

I’m tore between the club or oak & Oscar OLMSTED. Opinions?

[@giuseppecalcagno6226]

Hi Teddy, I would like to take this watch, do you think that for a 16.5cm wrist is it too big? Congratulations on always great work!

[@willembakker7999]

No its more likely to be too small for the watch

[@claudiomair9487]

Hi Teddy, my fav watch. top of my list. However, I have really small wrist with 6 inches. Would you recommend this watch?

[@TillSwims]

No! Lug to lug 48mm

[@lipinglin1994]

48.6mm lug to lug on a 38mm watch. What are they thinking?

[@lipinglin1994]

@Dell Wright They just released a 36mm with a 47mm lug to lug. LMFAO

[@tomasinacovell4293]

What do you mean by a "Hardened" sapphire crystal?

[@johanhirte9661]

I have a Tangente and it is just ..... beautiful.

[@antidot556]

Nomos is not for everyone. Those who love bauhaus designs prefer Nomos, as well as Junghans, i love bauhaus designs, minimalism, that's why i go for Nomos.

[@mrunner7671]

Love the reviews. Just curious if you would ever review any Victorinox watches, since they are Swiss made as well?

[@lucioledizerot196]

Nomos is a german brand

[@austinzizzi1142]

Is the lug to lug too long for your wrist?

[@Davedub1023]

Is there an automatic version of this model?

[@genelee7745]

College graduation is coming up - Would you take this for $1600ish, or the Formex Essence 39 w/ Bracelet+Strap for around the same price?

[@bentleyspotter]

This

[@davidb9531]

Depends what kind of dresser you are, if you're primarily casual, hoodies etc- formex, if your more a jumper or cardigan guy - this

[@Pennam5]

Is this alpha manual a German movement???

[@joshuaspertell8906]

Is this watch good for business casual?

[@RobinsWatchJourney]

Not a fan of the mixed Arabic and Roman numerals. What is the point? I’ll pass.

[@gniffub]

Love this watch!

[@CraigRoccanova]

Hey Teddy, I have a 6.5 inch wrist. How do you think that would look with those lugs? I really want this watch XD

[@davidb9531]

I have exactly the same size wrist as you and I find the 36 absolutely perfect size, it has great wrist presence and I prefer the grey numerals to the bluish ones on the 38

[@CraigRoccanova]

@@davidb9531 I am a sucker for gray/black dials so I was wondering because I want the Nacht XD. I just ordered the Metro Datum Gangreserve so I am covered on having a white Nomos watch. But thanks for the insight! I think I just need to get into a store and try it on and see how those lugs work on my wrist!

[@davidb9531]

@@CraigRoccanova black will wear smaller and definitely can be carried off well in a 6.5 inch wrist I would say bro

[@CraigRoccanova]

@@davidb9531 Awesome! I know those lugs are long but I think that will be my next Nomos!

[@kingadjust5422]

wassup teddy!!! 😎✌️

[@eitamarbs]

Such a beautiful watch, but the over 48 mm lug-to-lug makes it much less wearable

[@AR-zr1om]

I love these I just wish theigs were smaller

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

That’s a lovely watch

[@bettersteps]

That Nomos is a nice watch and all but $1650 seems a bit high. I could get a Ball with a bracelet for that much money and the Ball is far better in looks and quality.

[@Angry_Gnome]

You state your opinion like it’s a fact lol.

[@bettersteps]

@@Angry_Gnome No, you took my opinion as if it were a fact.

[@curuba42]

I do not think a Ball is better in quality.

[@MrPleers]

I really don't like that mix of Arabic and Roman numerals. It's like wearing a necktie over a sweater. Also wondering why the lugs have to be so long.leaving a big gap between the strap and the case.

[@stevevradenburg2425]

This one is challenging I admit. It’s a California dial but not because of the seconds sub dial; it’s not symmetric which blows the look of a classic California dial. So it is-ish; but is not what it looks to be. Strikes me as a piece that needs to be seen in the metal to truly decide on.

[@R3DLiFE]

To help the younger generation and getting started on collecting awesome timepieces such as this one , is there a way you could incorporate third party payment method such as Sezzle or Klarna ? 🙏 Thank you !

[@maitrehg]

The sub dial is too close to the center, which leaves an empty space at six o'clock.

[@nintendokings]

California dial..nope

[@lighthunter1980]

Nomos charges hundreds of dollars for a simple glass case back. They used to have reasonable prices 10 years ago but become more and more an overpriced luxury brand. Sad.

[@chong5098]

Greetings from Germany :)

[@saquibkhan1230]

Lug length is to much.

[@billybob7088]

I loved it before but just saw it has Roman numerals and Arabic..odd

[@robc8468]

The size is perfect but I can not stand mixed Roman and Arabic numbers on the same track NO...............

[@mariog7213]

I’ll never consider a Nomos until they make a decent bracelet with solid end links

[@davidb9531]

Cos what every smallish white faced dressy casual watch needs is a bracelet with solid end links, lol

[@mariog7213]

@@davidb9531 🤣 what a tool

[@davidhunternyc1]

NOMOS made a huge mistake. Their lugs are too long, making wearing this 38mm watch impossible for people with small wrists.

[@Soft_queen2552]

💯👌

[@kingadjust5422]

phirst like!!!

[@brianmsahin]

I don't like that bright orange hand. Looks like something from a street vendor.. Sorry, but that's what I feel. Maybe a navy blue, muted red, or even black might make it look worth more than 150 dollars. To be honest this isn't a brand I'm fond of.

[@kingadjust5422]

phirst!!!

[@TheChadWork2001]

Teddy, you said "speak to" three times in this video. You can't "speak to" something that has no ears to hear. You can talk about them, and tell your listeners though. You don't sound sophisticated saying that. At work, I notice people who have also use this incorrect saying are the types who mimic people higher than them on the corporate ladder, and also tend to say, "whole 'nother." Brown nosing and immitating the incorrect speech of others around you is not intelligent or sophisticated.