Very interesting post (one of your habit :-) )... Japanese movement are great too. The Grand Seiko is beautiful, design and mechanism. Last Christmas, I bought me a gift, a Seiko 5 Sport automatic... Next time, a Grand Seiko (but a Nomos is before on the list).
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Thanks, I learned to make interesting posts from my mate, @heroldius ;-)
Japanese movements are great, although very utilitarian in nature for the most part. Certain exceptions such as Grand Seiko, Credor, Minase, Naoya Hida, and Hajime Asaoka pop-up with incredible movements every once in a while, and they give the Swiss a run for their money...
And congratulations on the watch collection. I do very much like a Seiko 5, it's arguably the best mechanical watch for the money, even beating out more expensive counterparts for sheer quality and bang-for-the-buck... It even has an in-house movement!
Nomos is a great choice, and they have a design language that's unique in watchmaking. Good, reliable in-house German movement, with excellent Bauhaus design language. Whether it's for a sporty, everyday, or dressy occasion, a Nomos makes the best choice to compliment your garments.
From there, a Grand Seiko is a natural step-up, and they make watches that equal (if not best) Omega and Rolex for accuracy, quality, and finishing. Although it fits into that price bracket, and they're a bit large (it might not fit well on smaller wrists like mine, but I haven't tried yet).
I don't know much about the movement (it's why your post is interesting)... For me, it's more about the design. And I love Nomos design, as you said, very close to the spirit of the Bauhaus.
Clean and simple but beautiful
Yeah, movements are a tricky part about watchmaking. It's just like learning the difference between a straight-6, V6, V8, V12, and all that again. It took me a while, too!
I suppose if the Nomos movement were an engine, it would be a V6. Very adept, simple, workable, and efficient... Not to mention pretty nice to look at, too. Although the design is truly the best thing about Nomos, absolutely clean and simple, but beautiful, as you've put it well.
If I were to get a Nomos, I'd probably get this Tetra instead, since you don't normally see square watches around anymore...
