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What people say

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

Awake Watches Son Mài

The Awake Watches Son Mài is praised for its step up in finishing and attention to detail, featuring impressive handcrafted dials with silver leaf gilding and lacquered colors, along with excellent Super-LumiNova application. The 39mm recycled steel case is noted as comfortable and suitable for daily wear, though the dial design can make it wear larger. The dial itself is a hallmark of the collection, showcasing meticulous lacquer work and, in one instance, a hand-chiselled silhouette. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers rate the Awake Watches Son Mài highly for its meticulous dial craftsmanship and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The Son Mài's lacquer dial is consistently praised for its depth and intricate detail. Sharp lugs are cited as a drawback affecting comfort. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to luxury brands.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Son Mài39mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Son Mài
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Son Mài50m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
Son Mài$2,299
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
50.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Nomos DUW 5001
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,299
$3,670
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