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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 datevsBaltic Prismic

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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 Prismic

The Baltic Prismic is widely praised for its unique stone dials, slim 9.2mm case, and retro-chic design, with reviewers highlighting its impressive build quality and detailed finishing for the price. Owners appreciate the complex five-part case construction using steel and titanium, and the attractive dial textures. The hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement is consistently mentioned, offering a 42-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the watch overpriced and the bracelet unappealing or flaring on smaller wrists, while the 30-meter water resistance is noted as delicate. The avant-garde dial design is also described as divisive by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Prismic highly for its distinctive stone dials and slim, vintage-inspired case at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Prismic's unique natural stone dials, each using a slice of thousand-year-old stone, are a standout feature. A notable drawback is the price, with several reviewers mentioning it as a potential issue, particularly considering the finishing and uniqueness offered. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ruggedness, with some viewing it as a dress watch and others not mentioning this aspect.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 date37.5mm
Prismic36mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 date42 hoursh
Prismic42h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 date30m
Prismic30m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 date$3,280
Prismic$1,069

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

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4101
ETA Peseux 7001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
42h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,280
$1,069
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