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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsMaen Classic 36

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad tracks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny logo on the crown and the exceptional dial printing. The long lugs are a significant consideration, with some finding the 35mm model wears larger and the 33mm a better fit for wrists around 6.5 inches. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Classic 3636mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Classic 36
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Classic 3650m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Classic 36$639

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$639
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