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Orient Esteem IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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
Esteem II41mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
FT622
DUW 5001
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
22
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$3,670
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