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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied

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
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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