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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

Ref. 166

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
$2,570
The short answer

The closest alternative to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue is the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white ($2,530) — shared caliber (Nomos DUW 4001) and Bauhaus minimalist. If price is the constraint, the Stowa Antea Klassik KS covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Classic dress. Stepping up, the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin ($27,000) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 (Group Buy)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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Sternglas Naos
Sternglasmicro

Naos

19 variants
38mm·Quartz
$323MSRP
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Sternglas Asthet Edition Lumare
Sternglasmicro

Asthet Edition Lumare

2 variants · Asthet
40mm·Automatic
$593MSRP
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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
Sternglasmicro

Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

 
38mm·Automatic
$701MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro
Model 2

Model 1

4 variants · Model 2
38mm·Manual
$1,334MSRP
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Habring2 Foudroyante Felix
Habring2micro

Foudroyante Felix

 
38.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Farer LISSOM
Farermicro

LISSOM

5 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,150MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 Precious Metal

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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Henry Archer Sekvens
Henry Archermicro

Sekvens

6 variants · Ref. 5744002550013
40mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
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Atelier Wen Inflection
Atelier Wenmicro

Inflection

3 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$29,800MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré

6 variants
36mm·Automatic
$745MSRP
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Dekla BAUHAUS UNA 40mm
Deklamicro

BAUHAUS UNA 40mm

 
40mm·Manual
$900MSRP
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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 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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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion 38 gray

2 variants · Orion
38mm·Manual
$3,040MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Club Campus 38 all olive
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Campus 38 all olive

7 variants · Club
38.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,070MSRP
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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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Stowa Antea Classic 365
Stowamicro

Antea Classic 365

2 variants
36.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Junghans max bill Automatic
Junghans

max bill Automatic

9 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,770MSRP
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Junghans max bill Regulator Edition 60
Junghans

max bill Regulator Edition 60

 
38mm·Automatic
$2,890MSRP
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Junghans Meister Handaufzug
Junghans

Meister Handaufzug

3 variants
37.7mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Oris Artelier S
Oris

Artelier S

2 variants · Artelier
38mm·Automatic
$2,300MSRP
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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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Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variants · Granvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
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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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Stowa Marine 40 Navis Limited
Stowamicro

Marine 40 Navis Limited

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Marine Original arabic
Stowamicro

Marine Original arabic

2 variants
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Junghans max bill Quarz
Junghans

max bill Quarz

5 variants
38mm·Quartz
$1,030MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Citizen Suratto
Citizen

Suratto

Ref. AR3120-08L
38.4mm·Eco-Drive
$395MSRP
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Junghans FORM Quarz
Junghans

FORM Quarz

3 variants
39.9mm·Automatic
$690MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Ref. H38411183
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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Timex Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants · Ref. H32255730
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

4 variants · Ref. H38525121
40mm·Automatic
$1,145MSRP
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Junghans FORM Damen
Junghans

FORM Damen

8 variants
34.1mm·Automatic
$580MSRP
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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 Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

7 variants · Saxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue
A. Lange & Söhne 1815
A. Lange & Söhne

1815

4 variants · Ref. 220.028
34/38.5mm·Manual
$35,500MSRP
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.03.002
40mm·Manual
$8,700MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour Le Merite
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Pour Le Merite

Ref. 260.028
40.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
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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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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGW257
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW257

 
38mm·Manual
$38,000MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGK007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGK007

 
39mm·Manual
$7,300MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw359202 Portofino Pointer Date Laureus
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw359202 Portofino Pointer Date Laureus

Ref. IW359202
39mm·Automatic
$6,100MSRP
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