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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 datevsBaltic MR Roulette

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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.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 date37.5mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 date42 hoursh
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 date30m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 date$3,280
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
36mm
Thickness
6.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4101
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
42h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,280
$545
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