The Basics

A limited edition of the NOMOS classic Tangente is now also available in the UK—with a red twelve, the inscription “Doctors Without Borders” under the six, and an engraving on the back. 100 pounds per watch sold will go directly to the Nobel Peace Prize winning organization, which provides emergency aid in regions affected by war and forced displacement, famine and epidemics, floods, and earthquakes.

Brand: Nomos Glashütte
Family: Tangente
Reference: 139.S8
Name: Tangente 38 Doctors Without Borders UK
Produced: 2014
Limited: Yes, 1000 units

Below is a detailed look at Nomos Glashütte’s model 139.S8 from Tangente watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.

Nomos Glashütte Tangente 139.S8

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The Details

Nomos Glashütte’s Tangente 38 Doctors Without Borders UK (139.S8) was originally released in 2014. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 43-hour power reserve when fully wound.

The Case

The stainless steel case measures 37.5mm in diameter and roughly 6.75mm thick, with 18mm lug width. The round case is paired with a white color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a mixed hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Nomos Glashütte’s Tangente model 139.S8 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.

Material: Stainless steel
Glass: Sapphire
Back: Display
Shape: Round
Diameter: 37.5mm
Height: 6.75mm
Lug Width: 18mm
W/R: 30

Case Diameter

Case Thickness

Lug Width

Water Resistance

The Movement

The Tangente 139.S8 movement is a powered by caliber Alpha made by Nomos Glashütte. The 17-jewel hand-wound movement is 23.3mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 43-hour power reserve.

Type: Hand-Wound
Brand: Nomos Glashütte
Caliber: Alpha
Base: N/A
Display: Analog
Diameter: 23.3mm
Jewels: 17
Reserve: 43 hours
Frequency: 21600 bph
Time: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
Chronograph:
Additionals:

The Price

How much does the Nomos Glashütte’s Tangente 139.S8 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 and has been in Nomos Glashütte’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 1000 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.

CURRENT PRICE: Not Available

For more information, visit Nomos Glashütte online.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Nomos Glashütte
  • Model: Tangente 38 Doctors Without Borders UK
  • Reference Number: 139.S8
  • Limited: Yes, 1000 units

Case & Dial:

  • Material: Stainless steel
  • Glass: Sapphire
  • Back: Display
  • Diameter: 37.5
  • Thickness: 6.75
  • Lug Width: 18
  • Dial Color: White
  • Indexes: Mixed and Stick-shaped hands
  • Water Resistance: 30 meters

Movement:

  • Winding: Hand-Wound
  • Brand: Nomos Glashütte
  • Caliber: Alpha
  • Display: Analog
  • Diameter: 23.3mm
  • Jewels: 17
  • Power Reserve: 43 hours
  • Frequency: 21600 bph
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds

About Nomos Glashütte

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NOMOS Glashütte was founded shortly after German reunification in 1990 by Roland Schwertner. Their Bauhaus-style watches were originally designed by Susanne Günther and have won multiple design awards.

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