Kudoke ClassicvsNOMOS 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.

Kudoke Classic at true scale

Classic

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic at true scale

Ludwig automatic

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.1mm

Thickness

9.3mm

8.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

30m

Power Reserve

46h

highest

43h

MSRP

n/a

$3,670

Movement

Manual

Nomos DUW 5001

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
9.3mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.1mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
n/a
30m
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

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
Nomos DUW 5001
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
46h
43 hoursh
Jewels
17
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$3,670
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Kudoke Classic

Owners widely praise the Kudoke Classic's excellent finishing, comparing its quality favorably to high-end brands while costing significantly less. Reviewers highlight the hand-finished, in-house manual-wind movement, inspired by historical pocket watches, and note the winding action is easy with good grip. The silver dial features fine graining, blued steel hands with an infinity-shaped hour hand, Roman numerals, and a small seconds subdial. The 41mm case is a comfortable size for wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Kudoke Classic highly for its exceptional hand-finishing and value proposition.

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.