The Low-Down

Doctors Without Borders is an English translation of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a non-governmental organization (NGO), founded in 1971, in Paris. According to MSF records, in 2019, the group was active in 70 countries with over 35,000 personnel consisting of local doctors, nurses and other medical professionals and staff. About 90 percent of their funding comes from private donors, and the rest from corporate donations.

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This is the tenth year of cooperation between Doctors Without Borders and Nomos. The brand has produced over 10,000 watches in support of emergency aid in various models, all signified by the red numeral at 12 o’clock.

Together with their retailers, Nomos donates 100 euros together for each watch sold towards the emergency aid. Now more than ever, acknowledging the heavy lifting done by the global medical community is a must during these extraordinary pandemic circumstances.

The Tangente 50 ans Médecins Sans Frontières edition is a svelte 37.5mm in stainless steel, with a height of 6.7mm. The solid case back features a limited edition engraving. The dial is galvanized and white silver-plated with the subtle red 12 and text at 6 o’clock “50 ans de Médecins Sans Frontières.” A dark grey textile strap compliments the black numbers and black oxidized hands.

Tech Specs

Calibre: Alpha calibre, manual winding.
Case and dial: Polished stainless steel, 38mm, white dial with red 12.
Strap: Dark grey fabric.
Price: USD2,030