A. Lange & Söhne 1815 UpdownvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown at true scale

1815 Updown

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic at true scale

Ludwig automatic

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.1mm

Thickness

8.7mm

8.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

72h

highest

43h

MSRP

$39,600

$3,670

lowest

Movement

A. Lange & Söhne L0xx

Nomos DUW 5001

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.1mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
18kt White Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18-carat white gold | Case back: sapphire glass
n/a
Caseback
Sapphire display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
A. Lange & Söhne L0xx
Nomos DUW 5001
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,600
$3,670
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown for its German artisanal craftsmanship, elegant design, and versatile wearability with both casual and formal attire. The 39mm case is noted as fitting well on various wrist sizes, with reviewers highlighting the depth of the dial and the distinct power-reserve indicator. The manual-wind movement's seconds hand stopping at zero when out of power is considered a handy feature for precise time setting. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown highly for its blend of refined finishing and everyday wearability.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional dial printing and fine details, such as the subtle crown logo, and its unique blend of traditional Roman numerals with modern design elements. However, the long lugs on some variants are a point of consideration, with some owners finding them to wear larger than expected, potentially impacting comfort on smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its distinctive aesthetic and refined finishing.