Independents

I am contemplating getting an independent brand and have, I think, narrowed it down to the these two brands. The only requirement for the watch is that it has the date. In the past i was privileged to own and wear an FP Journe Black Label Calendrier, look... 

but I have always liked how the Tangente w date looks. If I HAD to have a date, i could never choose Habring--they make cool watches, but when they add the date... it looks forced. Good luck

For your kind input. I have to admit that I am slightly surprised by the lack of responses. Perhaps, my choices are two wide apart, for comparison?

...traditionally quieter on the boards (counter-intuitively). Is Nomos really 'Independent' in the sense that you mean it? Does it matter? The watches are certainly very attractive on many dimensions. Habring2: certainly 'Independent'. Great people to dea... 

I think Nomos' date is extremely cohesive! The font matches the dial-font, and as a whole, it blends beautifully, and I think even adds something special. I prefer the Nomos WITH date compared to Nomos without date, if that is any evidence. Habring's date... 

a nice watch and good value, these days appropriated by my son on whose wrist it looks good I think. Not in the same league as the Calendrier of course. Since I bought it, I have developed an aversion against dates and if I would buy this watch again it w...  

They brought a very wide array of their work. Plus the AD had a nice stock too. I had nit seen their work in the metal before Friday. I walked out wanting two. It could have been three! But, I just bought a triple calendar Toledo from VC I fell in love wi... 

as the owner (or ex-owner) of both watches I can say that they both represent the 'germanophone' independent watchmaking scene. First the commonalities : They offer both a reduced design, high-quality steel cases and an 'in-house' movement derived from an...  

I current own both brands. At the most entry level, Nomos beats Habring2 hands down. A Tangomat has a more interesting movement than the basic Habring2, which is almost stock ETA. But go further up the value chain, Habring2 offers dead seconds, rattrapant... 

Magnus, your reply was particularly indepth and very helpful. I have just found out that we now have a small AD in the UK that deals with both brands. So I am planning on paying him a visit early next month to view both of them side by side. But, please d... 

Hi! I think Nomos and Habring^2 both make excellent watches. Both also provide great value, in my opinion. I love my Nomos Zurich--the quality is very high; the design is fairly distinctive; a real stunner in its price range. The date is large and well-in... 

I like that! It sums it up very well! Magnus

I shall now have to wait until, I go to see them both in a couple of weeks time :)

Get both! Regards, Jon

At several of the Habring models, including the chrono & Foudroyante