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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsZelos Nova 37

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
37mm
Thickness
6.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Salmon
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
ETA/Peseux 7001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
0h
Jewels
17
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$899
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