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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670
What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad tracks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny logo on the crown and the exceptional dial printing. The long lugs are a significant consideration, with some finding the 35mm model wears larger and the 33mm a better fit for wrists around 6.5 inches. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
DUW 5001
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$3,670
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