In a column, the author explores the appeal of the Nomos Club Sport Worldtimer and the AnOrdain Model 1 Porcelain, weighing personal preference against current trends in watchmaking.
The Nomos Club Sport Worldtimer Shifts Tones
The author argues that the Nomos Club Sport Worldtimer—initially launched a year prior in vibrant, vacation-ready shades like split-pea-soup green and red clay—finds its ultimate expression in a newly released dark version. While the worldtimer complication is traditionally built for tracking hours across 24 global cities, the September introduction of a darker iteration pivots the design toward a reliable home-base aesthetic. Alongside standard variations featuring navy blue, white, and silver dials, this darker release reorders the visual hierarchy of the collection, recasting the brighter models as zany counterparts to a more steadfast daily wearer.
Nomos and Ordain Release New Watch Models
- Nomos expanded its Club Sport Worldtimer lineup with a serious dark variant suited for home-base wear, contrasting last year’s vacation-ready colors.
- AnOrdain introduced the Model 1 Porcelain, featuring swoopy numerals designed by typographer Kia Tasbihgou.
- The porcelain dial piece retails at $2,967, offering a modern edge inspired by late-1700s Breguet-style typography.
AnOrdain Model 1 Porcelain Brings Breguet Numerals Forward
Described as a top contender for a hypothetical wishlist—ranking just behind the Vacheron Overseas Ultra Thin—the AnOrdain Model 1 Porcelain captures the author’s attention despite carrying a more accessible price tag of $2,967. Following an earlier affection for the Scottish brand’s Model 2 Porcelain field watch released in 2025, the author highlights AnOrdain’s August update to the Model 1. This revision equips the porcelain dial with distinctive numerals crafted by typographer Kia Tasbihgou. These swoopy figures evoke the iconic Breguet style pioneered by Abraham Louis Breguet in the late 1700s, infused with a subtle, contemporary twist.
| Watch Model | Maker / Brand | Key Design Feature | Price / Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Sport Worldtimer | Nomos | Dark dial variant for home-base wear; 24-city tracking | Standard Collection |
| Model 1 Porcelain | AnOrdain | Porcelain dial with Kia Tasbihgou Breguet-style numerals | $2,967 |
| Model 2 Porcelain | AnOrdain | Field watch-styled porcelain dial layout | 2025 Release |
The juxtaposition between Nomos leaning into grounded everyday palettes and AnOrdain refining historic typography on delicate porcelain surfaces highlights the design choices defining current watch releases.