Nomos Glashütte
Nomos Alpha
Swiss lever · introduced 1992
Beat rate
21,600 vph
Power reserve
43h
Jewels
17
Introduced
1992
Escapement
Swiss lever
The Alpha is Nomos's manual-wind base caliber, used in the Tangente and Club lines since the brand's founding in 1992. It is based on the ETA 7001 but decorated in Glashütte tradition with three-quarter plate, Glashütte ribbing, and blued screws. It is the entry point to Nomos ownership and remains a benchmark for honest value in dressed-up entry movements.
Specifications
Beats per hour
21,600
Jewels
17
Power reserve
43h
Diameter
17.2mm
Height
2.6mm
Escapement
Swiss lever
Introduced
1992
Finishing
Commercial
Service interval
5 years
Service cost tier
Entry
Complications
manual wind
Known service issues
- Shared ETA 7001 base means the mainplate and bridges follow ETA wear patterns; well-documented and easy to service
Notable in
- Nomos Tangente 33
- Nomos Tangente 38
- Nomos Club 36
References in our catalog using this caliber
- Nomos Glashütte Tangente 38 1642015–present
- Nomos Glashütte Orion 33 3092014–present
- Nomos Glashütte Club Campus 36 7092015–present
Buying advice
Practical guides for buying a watch with this caliber on the pre-owned market: