This year has been our biggest yet - not just in milestones, but in meaning.
When we started Nomadic four years ago, the ambition was clear: to put Belfast on the watchmaking map. What I didn’t fully appreciate back then was how personal this journey would become, for us as a team, and for everyone who chooses to wear a Nomadic.
Because it’s never just been about watches.
It’s about the stories behind them. A watch marking a personal milestone. A reminder of home. Something worn with pride, and eventually passed on. That belief has guided everything we’ve done this year.
Moments That Defined the Year
The Black Shamrock - A Watch That Spoke Without Shouting
The Black Shamrock St Patrick’s Day edition was one of those releases that reminded us why we started.
It wasn’t designed to follow trends. It was designed to carry meaning. The response - from Ireland, the US, and far beyond, showed us that people connected with what it stood for. Heritage, identity, and quiet confidence.
A Home in Belfast - Our Flagship Store Opens
Opening our £1 million flagship store in Belfast was a moment I’ll never forget.
Seeing locals, collectors, and visitors from all over the world walk through those doors reinforced something we’ve always believed, that world-class watchmaking can, and should, come from here. This space is more than a store; it’s a statement of belief in our city and our future. Even more special, we won the WatchPro Award for ‘Best Banded Store of the Year’, which really cemented in my mind that we were doing was different.
The Céad 126 - A Step Forward
The launch of the Céad 126 marked a new chapter for Nomadic.
It reflects how far we’ve come, refined, confident, and deliberate, while staying true to our roots. Every detail was considered, and every decision was intentional. It’s a watch that looks forward without forgetting where it came from.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond these headline moments, this year was filled with progress we’re incredibly proud of.
We took Nomadic on the road, showcasing our watches at Wind Up in San Francisco and Chicago, introducing new and limited editions, including ‘The Mystic’ a Limited Edition, designed and created to celebrate Van Morrison’s 80th Birthday. We continued to explore custom projects, from sports partnerships to one-off commissions that allowed us to push creative boundaries.
We strengthened our presence both at home and abroad, welcomed new stockists, and saw our watches reach every state in America. Behind the scenes, thousands of watchmaking hours went into what we create, supported by a growing team that believes deeply in what Nomadic stands for.
And just as importantly, we continued to support causes close to our hearts, reminding us that success means little if it isn’t shared.
What Next?
As we move into the next year, we do so with gratitude and focus.
We’re still early in the journey. Still learning. Still building. But the mission remains unchanged, to create watches with meaning, assembled with pride, and built to last.
Thank you for being part of this story.
Thank you for wearing Nomadic.
Pete
