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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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