When it comes to European watchmaking, there are few towns as revered as Glashütte. It was the birthplace of watchmaking in Germany, after all, and today it’s home to a handful of the world’s most respected manufacturers. Among these is Nomos. Once a boutique operation of only a few employees, the company has grown to more than 100, and it’s no surprise why: Nomos not only produces its movements in-house but also makes nearly every other component in-house as well—save for the shell cordovan straps, which come from Horween Leather Company, in Chicago.