Introducing: The NOMOS Tangente 38 For Doctors Without Borders

Quick Take NOMOS has been making limited edition watches in support of Doctors Without Borders for 10 years now (resulting in a pretty astounding 10,000 watches produced). This 10th year happens to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Nobel Prize-winning aid organization, as well as the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of that, the brand is announcing another LE – using the Tangente 38 model – with part of the proceeds supporting emergency aid. Initial Thoughts Looking at this watch, the design cues associated with prior Doctors Without Borders iterations become very clear. There are the oxidized black (as opposed to blued) hands, and of course, the red 12. This is not the first time the Tangente 38 has been the model selected for this endeavor, but there are some differences between this new iteration and those of years past. For one thing, this is the first time the watch is being offered with a grey textile strap. Prior iterations bore the Doctors Without Borders Name at the bottom of the dial (where Made in Germany normally resides). In honor of the 50th anniversary of the organization, NOMOS has taken things back to the beginning. Doctors Without Borders was founded in Paris, 1971, as Médecins Sans Frontières – and so that is exactly what you'll find printed on this watch. The dial is white silver-plated, and the caseback features a special engraving. Powering this Tangente 38 is the NOMOS in-house caliber Alpha, a manual winding movement adjusted according to chronometer standards for this model. Speaking about the Tangente 38 LE, Christian Katzer, General Director of the German chapter of Doctors Without Borders said, "There is no doubt: These watches help save lives." He continued, "This year's pandemic has made our operations, logistics, and travels more difficult and expensive. The funds we receive from the sales of these watches are needed now more urgently than ever." A hundred euros of every watch sold will be donated, in full, towards efforts providing emergency aid. Using this year as something of inspiration, the watch will be limited to 2,021 pieces and will be available – for the first time – worldwide. The Basics Brand: NOMOS Glashütte Model: Tangente 38 Diameter: 37.5mm Thickness: 6.65mm Case Material: Stainless steel Dial Color: White silver-plated Indexes: Arabic Lume: No Water Resistance: 30m Strap/Bracelet: Grey textile The Movement Caliber: NOMOS Alpha Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds Diameter: 23.3mm Thickness: 2.6mm Power Reserve: 43 hours Winding: Manual Frequency: 3 Hz Jewels: 17 Pricing & Availability Price: $2,030 Availability: Immediately, and worldwide for the first time. Limited Edition: Yes, 2,021 pieces Shop Talk As you may know, the HODINKEE Shop is an Authorized Dealer for NOMOS , so if you're looking to pick one up, don't forget to check The Shop.100 euros of every watch sold will be donated to emergency aid efforts.