Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

At MSRP the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white is the cheaper of the two at $2,530, against $11,600 for the Grand Seiko SLGW003 — a $9,070 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 wears larger at 38.6mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white — a 1.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SLGW003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 carries a 80-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 Grand Seiko SLGW003?

Both watches run manual movements — the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white uses the DUW 4001 and the Grand Seiko SLGW003 uses the 9SA4.

Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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

Grand Seiko SLGW003

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MSRP $11,600

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm

SLGW00338.6mm

Power Reserve

Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh

SLGW00380h

Water Resistance

Ludwig 38 enamel white50m

SLGW00330m

MSRP

Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530

SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

37.5mm

38.6mm

Thickness

6.8mm

9.95mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

45mm

Lug Width

19mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

White

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

DUW 4001

9SA4

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

53 hoursh

80h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,530

$11,600

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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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Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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