NOMOS Glashütte has been a partner of Doctors Without Borders since 2012. NOMOS' special edition mechanical watches with a distinctive red twelve are a symbol of solidarity and shared humanity. Now the most classic NOMOS watch is also available in an exclusive design: Ludwig neomatik für Ärzte ohne Grenzen in two sizes, each limited to 250 pieces. These watches are raising funds that go directly to the German office of the humanitarian aid organization—a total of 125,000 euro.
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Automatic dress watches that make a difference
Ludwig is the classic in the NOMOS watch collection. With Roman numerals, a particularly fine bezel, and discreet lugs, this automatic version of the dress watch embodies style, attitude, and love for the watchmaking tradition of Glashütte. Ludwig neomatik has a diameter of 36.4 millimeters, while Ludwig neomatik 39 of 38.5 millimeters.
The red Roman twelve makes a particularly strong impression on the enamel-white dial. The hands and other typography are black.
The inscription at 6 o'clock is a tribute to the emergency aid organization's teams around the world. More than 11,000 NOMOS watches have already been sold in support of their work.
The engraving on the back translates as "Ludwig special model for Doctors Without Borders." The two sizes of this watch are limited to 250 pieces each. The automatic caliber DUW 3001, made by NOMOS in Glashütte, Germany, ticks inside both.
Helping where it is needed
Doctors Without Borders
The organization was founded in Paris in 1971 under the name Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). In Germany, it is known as Ärzte ohne Grenzen—and as Doctors Without Borders in English-speaking countries. Today, the network has 26 member associations worldwide and works around the globe to help people in over 70 countries—regardless of their religious and political beliefs or their ethnicity. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for its work.
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Health promoter Aisha B. (28) accompanies 80 years old Aisha G. to the Doctors Without Borders clinic in Adré IDP camp, eastern Chad.
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A view of Doctors Without Borders' mobile clinic in the flood-affected district of Sohbatpur Eastern Balochistan. Doctors Without Borders teams are treating more than 900 patients daily.
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The Doctors Without Borders team unloads materials to start a mobile clinic in Eastern Chad.
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Nurse Regina Abuk Thor examines two days old Amel Ahoi Garang. Doctors Without Borders runs the maternity unit in Aweil State Hospital in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan.
An international movement
The teams of Doctors Without Borders are at work around the world to support people in need with medical treatment, medicine, and food. Around 67,000 professionals provide vital assistance to millions of patients. The map shows where the organization is active in 2025.
1 Afghanistan, 2 Egypt, 3 Armenia / Azerbaijan, 4 Ethiopia, 5 Bangladesh, 6 Belarus, 7 Belgium, 8 Benin, 9 Brazil, 10 Bulgaria, 11 Burkina Faso, 12 Burundi, 13 Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), 14 Democratic Republic of the Congo, 15 Eswatini, 16 France, 17 Greece, 18 Guatemala, 19 Guinea, 20 Haiti, 21 Honduras, 22 India, 23 Indonesia, 24 Iraq, 25 Iran, 26 Italy, 27 Yemen, 28 Jordan, 29 Cameroon, 30 Kenya, 31 Kyrgyzstan, 32 Kiribati, 33 Colombia, 34 Latvia/Lithuania, 35 Lebanon, 36 Liberia, 37 Libya, 38 Madagascar, 39 Malawi, 40 Malaysia, 41 Mali, 42 Morocco, 43 Mexico, 44 Mozambique, 45 Myanmar, 46 Niger, 47 Nigeria, 48 Pakistan, 49 Palestinian Territories, 50 Panama, 51 Papua New Guinea, 52 Peru, 53 Philippines, 54 Poland, 55 Russian Federation, 56 Serbia, 57 Sierra Leone, 58 Zimbabwe, 59 Somalia, 60 South Africa, 61 Sudan, 62 South Sudan, 63 Syria, 64 Tajikistan, 65 Tanzania, 66 Thailand, 67 Chad, 68 Turkey, 69 Uganda, 70 Ukraine, 71 Uzbekistan, 72 Venezuela, 73 Central African Republic
