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anOrdain FabrikvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date

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Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
Ludwig 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig 38 date
MSRP $3,280

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
Ludwig 38 date37.5mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
Ludwig 38 date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
Ludwig 38 date30m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
Ludwig 38 date$3,280

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
37.5mm
Thickness
11mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
DUW 4101
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
68h
42 hoursh
Jewels
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$3,280

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What people say

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anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date for its striking, glossy enamel-like white dial, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands, with the 38mm size considered a great statement piece. The in-house manual-winding Alpha movement offers a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners note the long lug-to-lug distance can make the watch appear large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date highly for its classic, slender design and fine details at its price point.

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