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Nomos Tangente 38 Strap Size — 19mm Lug Width
The Nomos Tangente 38 has a 19mm lug width, so it takes a 19mm watch strap.
Lug width19mm
| Lug width | 19 mm |
|---|---|
| Case size | 37.5 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 46 mm |
| Thickness | 6.6 mm |
| Spring bar Ø (typical) | 1.8 mm |
| End type | Straight |
Strap styles that fit
- NATO / Zulu19mm fits if the strap's thickness clears the case under the bars.
- PerlonWoven pass-through, 19mm.
- 2-piece leatherStraight ends fit flush.
- Rubber / siliconeDivers & sports fit well.
- Milanese / meshStraight-end 19mm mesh fits.
- Metal braceletNeeds 19mm end-links shaped for this case.
▲ 19mm, per NOMOS's own specification.
Fit & sizing notes for the Tangente 38
- Width: buy 19mm straps. Tapered straps listed as 19/17mm or 19/15mm fit too; only the first number has to match. See strap sizes explained.
- Spring bars: 19mm long, about 1.8mm diameter (spring bar sizes).
- Odd size: 19mm straps are harder to find; a 18mm strap fits with a small gap, but never go wider. Odd lug width options.
- Wrist fit: at 46mm lug-to-lug it should sit within the top of wrists from about 15.3cm up (rule of thumb: lug-to-lug under ~30% of wrist size). That's longer than 22% of the watches in our index. See what size watch suits your wrist.
- Strap thickness: at 6.6mm thick it's a slim case: thin leather (about 2.5–3mm) or a single-pass strap keeps it low; a regular NATO adds 1–2mm underneath.
Sources & corrections
Correction, 24 October 2026: This page previously listed 20mm. NOMOS's own specification for the Tangente 38 is 19mm.
Lug width checked against: NOMOS Glashütte: Tangente 38 (ref. 165). Last checked 24 October 2026.
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Nomos Tangente 38 — strap questions
What size strap does the Tangente 38 take?
The Nomos Tangente 38 has a 19mm lug width, so you need a 19mm watch strap.
Will any 19mm strap fit the Tangente 38?
Most will. Width is the main thing to match, but also check that the strap's spring-bar holes suit the bars, and that the strap is thin enough to clear the case between the lugs. A metal bracelet needs 19mm end-links made for this model.
What spring bar size does the Tangente 38 use?
19mm long and about 1.8mm in diameter (a typical figure; measure the original bar to be sure).
Is the Tangente 38 good for strap swapping?
Yes. With standard 19mm spring-bar lugs, NATO, leather, rubber and mesh straps can all be fitted with a spring-bar tool.