NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsBaltic MR Roulette

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white at true scale

Ludwig 38 enamel white

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Diameter

37.5mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

6.8mm

lowest

9mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

53h

highest

42h

MSRP

$2,530

$545

lowest

Movement

Nomos DUW 4001

Hangzhou 5000A

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
36mm
Thickness
6.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
Hangzhou 5000A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
42h
Jewels
17
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$545
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Reviews

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

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white is lauded for its glossy, lacquer-finished dial, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands. Owners appreciate the blend of traditional and modern design elements, with one noting exceptional dial printing. The watch features the manual-wind Nomos DUW 4001 movement and is priced at $1,960 USD, often paired with a Horween shell cordovan strap. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white highly for its striking dial and design that merges classic and contemporary aesthetics.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.