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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsPraesidus Neptune 44

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Neptune 44
PraesidusNeptune 44
MSRP $550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Neptune 4444mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Neptune 4440h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
Neptune 44200m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37.5mm
44mm
Thickness
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Patina
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9039
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
$550

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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.

Praesidus Neptune 44

The dial details and historical elements, including fragments from Iwo Jima battlefield relics, are praised. The bracelet exhibits rattle. Reviewers disagree on the use of faux patina on the dial.

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