The Basics
This watch—more than any other from NOMOS Glashütte—has rightly earned the title “design classic.” It is regarded as the watch of choice amongst architects’ and writers’, and as a timepiece for cultured individuals. Here the absolute classic, the paired-down, regular Tangente model with the manually wound Alpha movement. The present model has a sapphire crystal caseback and is powered by the Alpha movement; earlier versions may feature the 1T, 1TS or 1TSP.
| Brand: | Nomos Glashütte |
| Family: | Tangente |
| Reference: | 139 |
| Name: | Tangente |
| Produced: | N/A |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Nomos Glashütte’s model 139 from Tangente watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Nomos Glashütte’s Tangente (139) was originally released in N/A. 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 35mm in diameter and roughly 6.6mm 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 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: | 35mm |
| Height: | 6.6mm |
| Lug Width: | 18mm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Tangente 139 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 cost? This watch was introduced in N/A 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: $1,660
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Specifications:
- Brand: Nomos Glashütte
- Model: Tangente
- Reference Number: 139
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 35
- Thickness: 6.6
- 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
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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