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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 datevsTissot Le Locle

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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.

Tissot Le Locle

The Tissot Le Locle is widely praised for its classic elegance, featuring a guilloché dial and a 39.3mm case size that reviewers note wears well due to its reasonable 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate its premium appearance and artistic caseback, fitting for minimalistic, non-sporty styles. The reliable ETA 2824-2 movement is a common feature, though its approximately 40-hour power reserve is considered a drawback by some. The bracelet style is not universally favored, but the overall value at around $450-$500 is consistently highlighted. Overall, owners and reviewers highly recommend the Tissot Le Locle as a classy and versatile dress watch, primarily for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 date37.5mm
Le Locle39.3mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 date42 hoursh
Le Locle80h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 date30m
Le Locle30m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 date$3,280
Le Locle$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
39.3mm
Thickness
6.8mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
39.3mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Roman

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4101
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
80h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,280
$795
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