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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 datevsSternglas Naos Automatik

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Ludwig 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig 38 date
MSRP $3,280
Naos Automatik
SternglasNaos Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 date37.5mm
Naos Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 date42 hoursh
Naos Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 date30m
Naos Automatik50m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 date$3,280
Naos Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4101
Miyota 8215
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
42h
Jewels
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,280
$463

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What people say

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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.

Sternglas Naos Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Automatik is praised for its stylish Bauhaus design and solid build quality for its price, featuring a sapphire crystal and elegant case. However, some dial text is too small and slim for easy readability, and the Milanese strap and clasp are considered lower quality, with the quick-change system also not meeting the brand's advertised standard. One owner found the 38mm model lighter than expected and preferred it over a Seiko SRP703 and an Apple Watch. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Sternglas Naos Automatik's attractive Bauhaus design and good value, despite some criticisms of dial legibility and strap quality.

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