Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window 40mmvsNOMOS 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.

Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window 40mm at true scale

Classic Series Date Window 40mm

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic at true scale

Ludwig automatic

Diameter

40.2mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.1mm

Thickness

10.9mm

8.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

42h

43h

highest

MSRP

$499

lowest

$3,670

Movement

Automatic

Nomos DUW 5001

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.2mm
40mm
Thickness
10.95mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.1mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Nomos DUW 5001
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$3,670
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Reviews

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Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window 40mm

Owners widely praise the Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window Watch 40mm for its excellent case and dial finishing, classy branding, and improved design aesthetics with applied indices. The automatic movement is noted for its smooth and satisfying winding action. Some owners find the date complication implementation awkward with a mismatched font and window, and the $900 price point is considered not cheap. Overall, owners rate the Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window Watch 40mm highly for its refined finishing and smooth winding feel at the price.

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.

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