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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$485

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What people say

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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