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Sternglas BerlinvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

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
Berlin38mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
Berlin$258
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50.1mm
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
Nomos DUW 5001
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$3,670
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