Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial 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 Small Second Dial 40mm at true scale

Classic Series Small Second Dial 40mm

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic at true scale

Ludwig automatic

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.1mm

Thickness

10.7mm

8.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

42h

43h

highest

MSRP

$499

lowest

$3,670

Movement

Automatic

Nomos DUW 5001

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.7mm
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 Small Second Dial 40mm

Owners widely praise the Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 40mm for its gorgeous dial and excellent case and dial finishing, with one owner noting a comfortable 42mm lug-to-lug measurement. The SB18/B18 movement is lauded for its beautiful appearance and exceptionally smooth winding action, while the dial is described as simple yet captivating. Some owners note that prices have increased significantly. One reviewer found the date complication implementation awkward with an abrupt window and mismatched font/color, and the guilloche bisects the 12 indice incorrectly on a different Beijing model. Overall, owners rate the Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 40mm highly for its captivating dial and well-finished case 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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