2018 basel review
MEISTERSINGER
LUNASCOPE
With its first astronomical watch, Meistersinger shines brightly
among the many new moonphase watches we’ve seen of late.
Utilizing a thin steel Pangaea case, the German-based maker of
one-hand wonders offers a beautiful, unusually large moon-
phase display. The upper half of the dial features a broad
aperture that hosts a realistic moon moving across a dark blue,
starry background. Lunascope is available in two versions, blue
or silver, each with a circular date window. Price: $3,850.
NOMOS
TANGENTE NEOMATIK 41 UPDATE
Nomos has equipped three of its best-known models, the Tangente,
Orion, and Ludwig, with new in-house caliber DUW 6101. Nomos then
tailors the date display for each model. My favorite of these is the
unusual dual-dot method seen on Tangente. Two red dots frame the
current date around the edge of the dial within this 40.5mm steel watch.
What’s more, the date can be set both forward and backward. It’s a
novel approach to displaying the date that again demonstrates why this
brand continues to be a favorite among collectors who prefer
contemporary designs. Price: $4,100.
82 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | SUMMER 2018