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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Ref. 130

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
37.5mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Dress
MSRP
$3,320
The short answer

The closest alternative to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date is the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date ($3,280) — shared caliber (Nomos DUW 4101) and Bauhaus minimalist. If price is the constraint, the Stowa Antea Klassik KS covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Bauhaus minimalist. Stepping up, the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 ($35,500) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
Sternglasmicro

Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

 
38mm·Automatic
$701MSRP
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Habring2 Foudroyante Felix
Habring2micro

Foudroyante Felix

 
38.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos Pro Automatik

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$699MSRP
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Sternglas Kanton
Sternglasmicro

Kanton

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$971MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 Precious Metal

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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Habring2 Jorge
Habring2micro

Jorge

 
38.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 (Group Buy)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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anOrdain Fabrik
anOrdainmicro

Fabrik

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,810MSRP
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Farer LISSOM
Farermicro

LISSOM

5 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,150MSRP
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Knot Watches Knot AT-38
Knot Watchesmicro
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Knot AT-38

12 variants
38mm·Automatic
$444MSRP
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Seagull Slim Enamel Dial Ultra-Thin Dress Watch 39mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Slim Enamel Dial Ultra-Thin Dress Watch 39mm

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$589MSRP
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Henry Archer Sekvens
Henry Archermicro

Sekvens

6 variants · Ref. 5744002550013
40mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 38 date

Ref. 231
37.5mm·Manual
$3,280MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 38 enamel white

2 variants · Ludwig
37.5mm·Manual
$2,530MSRP
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Stowa Antea Classic KS
Stowamicro

Antea Classic KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Stowa Antea Classic 365
Stowamicro

Antea Classic 365

2 variants
36.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date
NOMOS Glashütte

Metro 38 date

Ref. 1102
38.5mm·Manual
$3,740MSRP
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Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic
Stowamicro

Marine Classic KS 36 arabic

2 variants
36mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Junghans max bill Automatic
Junghans

max bill Automatic

9 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,770MSRP
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Junghans Meister Automatic
Junghans

Meister Automatic

5 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$1,680MSRP
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Junghans Meister Handaufzug
Junghans

Meister Handaufzug

3 variants
37.7mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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Longines LONGINES SECTOR DIAL
Longines
Sector Dial

LONGINES SECTOR DIAL

Ref. L2.828.4.73.2
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,750MSRP
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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
Longines

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

2 variants · Ref. L4.795.4.58.0
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,150MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Stowa Antea Klassik KS
Stowamicro

Antea Klassik KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Junghans FORM A Automatic
Junghans

FORM A Automatic

3 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$1,330MSRP
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Stowa Marine Original arabic
Stowamicro

Marine Original arabic

2 variants
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Junghans FORM Quarz
Junghans

FORM Quarz

3 variants
39.9mm·Automatic
$690MSRP
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Junghans Meister MEGA
Junghans

Meister MEGA

2 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$1,380MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Stowa Marine Classic Chrono
Stowamicro

Marine Classic Chrono

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary
Tissot

Le Locle 20th Anniversary

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$875MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Mondaine Mondaine Classic 36mm
Mondaine
Classic,

Mondaine Classic 36mm

3 variants
36mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815
A. Lange & Söhne

1815

4 variants · Ref. 220.028
34/38.5mm·Manual
$35,500MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Minute Repeater
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Minute Repeater

Ref. 606.079F
39mm·Manual
—MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

6 variants · Saxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.02.001
40mm·Manual
$8,000MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

2 variants · Villeret
39.7mm·Manual
$13,300MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

3 variants · Villeret
38mm·Automatic
$12,500MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGZ003
Grand Seiko
Masterpiece

SBGZ003

 
38.5mm·Spring Drive
—MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGK007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGK007

 
39mm·Manual
$7,300MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

3 variants · Villeret
38mm·Automatic
$20,500MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Date Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Ultra Thin Date Stainless Steel

3 variants · Master Ultra Thin
39mm·Automatic
$10,500MSRP
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Bremont Audley
Bremont

Audley

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$7,250MSRP
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