A statement timepiece in more ways than one
NOMOS Glashütte has been supporting Doctors Without Borders with limited-edition watches—raising funds for the organization’s lifesaving work—for over a decade. The German watchmaking company is now introducing a new limited-edition version of its most classic model for the first time.
A new year has just begun, yet for millions worldwide, it is one once again marked by the effects of crises, conflicts, and natural disasters. Wherever these challenging circumstances emerge, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Doctors Without Borders is there—providing emergency medical care to those in need. Since 2012, NOMOS Glashütte has dedicated a series of limited-edition timepieces to supporting the work of Doctors Without Borders, raising over 1.3 million euro to date.
Making a statement
Now this collaboration is continuing with the classic model Ludwig. Distinctive in its design, this special edition watch from NOMOS Glashütte bears elegant hallmarks of the partnership with Doctors Without Borders. A red XII on an enamel-white dial symbolizes the urgency of humanitarian aid and honors the tireless work of the organization’s teams around the world. This elegant automatic watch is available in two sizes, 36.4 and 38.5 millimeters in diameter, with each version strictly limited to 250 pieces. A small inscription at 6 o’clock reads “Ärzte ohne Grenzen,” as Doctors Without Borders is known in Germany. And the best part of all: This limited edition is intended to raise 125,000 euro for the German office of the humanitarian aid organization.
Helping where hardly anyone else is
“Larger sums that are not tied to a specific purpose make our work easier to plan and also enable us to help in crisis areas that are not widely reported in the media,” says Christian Katzer, Executive Director of Doctors Without Borders Germany. “125,000 euro could help provide therapeutic food to treat 4,460 acutely malnourished children—for example, in northern Nigeria and Sudan, where we provide vital emergency aid in response to severe nutritional crises.”
A sign of solidarity
This watch is more than a timepiece; it is a sign of solidarity. With every purchase, wearers not only acquire a valuable example of German watchmaking—they also make a direct contribution to life-saving missions in more than 70 countries around the world.
For over 50 years, Doctors Without Borders has provided essential support to people in acute crisis situations; operating independently and impartially, irrespective of race, gender, or political affiliation. NOMOS Glashütte is honored to be among the few companies meeting Doctors Without Borders’ rigorous standards for transparency and sustainability, ensuring a partnership built on integrity and shared values.
For further details about Ludwig neomatik für Ärzte ohne Grenzen or to learn more about NOMOS Glashütte, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Ines Hatzmannsberger
NOMOS Glashütte
PR department
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About NOMOS Glashütte:
NOMOS Glashütte is one of the few owner-operated watch manufactories in the world, and creates its mechanical timepieces in Glashütte, Germany. Watch models such as the Tangente, Ludwig, Orion, Club or Metro are world-famous—just like the place where they are made. Glashütte is a legally protected designation of origin. Only manufacturers who work according to strict rules in the 175-year-old tradition of the watchmaking town are permitted to use this denomination for their wristwatches. NOMOS Glashütte is the manufacturer that produces the most mechanical watches in Glashütte.
