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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsVario Futurist

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Purple
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
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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