Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the anOrdain Model 1?

At MSRP the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white is the cheaper of the two at $2,530, against $3,804 for the anOrdain Model 1 — a $1,274 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the anOrdain Model 1?

The anOrdain Model 1 wears larger at 41mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the anOrdain Model 1?

The anOrdain Model 1 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 53 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white run compared to the anOrdain Model 1?

Both watches run manual movements — the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white uses the DUW 4001 and the anOrdain Model 1 uses the Sellita SW210-1.

Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsanOrdain Model 1

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

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MSRP $2,530

anOrdain Model 1

model-1-blue-fume

MSRP $3,804

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm

Model 141mm

Power Reserve

Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh

Model 142h

Water Resistance

Ludwig 38 enamel white50m

Model 150m

MSRP

Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530

Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

37.5mm

41mm

Thickness

6.8mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

49mm

Lug Width

19mm

20mm

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

White

Model 1 Blue Fumé

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

DUW 4001

Sellita SW210-1

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

53 hoursh

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,530

$3,804

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white for its striking, glossy dial with multiple lacquer layers, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands, alongside the in-house Alpha manual-winding movement. One owner notes its proportions make it appear larger in photos than in reality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white highly for its blend of traditional and modern design elements on an exceptional dial.

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anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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