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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 datevsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 date37.5mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 date42 hoursh
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 date30m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 date$3,280
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
38.4mm
Thickness
6.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
DUW 4101
F6222
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,280
$310
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