The Basics
The Tangente Sport is a more robust version of NOMOS’ signature Tangente watch, having an updated water resistance rating of 100 meters, and SuperLuminova on both hands and dial. In the ‘Index’ version, it features stick markers throughout the dial instead of the alternating Arabic / stick markers.
| Brand: | Nomos Glashütte |
| Family: | Tangente |
| Reference: | 506 |
| Name: | Tangente Sport Index |
| Produced: | 2001 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Nomos Glashütte’s model 506 from Tangente watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Nomos Glashütte’s Tangente Sport Index (506) was originally released in 2001. 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 36.5mm in diameter and roughly 7.5mm thick, with 18mm lug width. The round case is paired with a black color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Nomos Glashütte’s Tangente model 506 is water resistant up to 100 meters (328 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 36.5mm |
| Height: | 7.5mm |
| Lug Width: | 18mm |
| W/R: | 100 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Tangente 506 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 506 cost? This watch was introduced in 2001 and has been in Nomos Glashütte’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: Nomos Glashütte
- Model: Tangente Sport Index
- Reference Number: 506
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 36.5
- Thickness: 7.5
- Lug Width: 18
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Stick-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 100 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
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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