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Yeah, they have a very "rigorous" kind of minimalism to them, with the case shape and everything, and basically no finishing. Also their straps don't taper, and that combined with some sharp CNCd edges mean they're maybe not the most ergonomic watches, but I think for the 36mm ones they'd be fine if you put a soft enough strap on them.
But from a design point of view I think they're fascinating - Ochs specialises in adding complications to base calibers with the minimum number of extra parts and visually they're refreshingly different & modern.
A 36mm black dial one with stick markers (like the one above) is definitely on my hit list.
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Nomos generally have long lugs that don't dip, so unless you under-size quite a bit they don't fit very well.
They always used to be great value for money but as @Hefty says, their prices seem to have shot up recently.
For a small casual-ish watch they're nice. I think it comes down to whether the design language is right for you - they really have their own niche, so if you like that type of Bauhaus design it'll hit the mark. AnOrdain are maybe in a similar wheelhouse but the waiting list is very long indeed.
A more leftfield minimal-design-forward option might be one of the 36mm Ochs und Junior Settimanas:
https://www.ochsundjunior.swiss/watches/settimana-black/shop/
O&J historically have been about offering customisation of every dial component but they now do an off-the-shelf range that are much more affordable (especially the Settimanas, which is a weekday complication). The cases are CNCd titanium and the movements are cleverly modified Sellitas/ETAs (Ulysse Nardin in the more complicated watches - Ludwig Ochs is a complications designer for UN).