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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
M6.1.1
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Sellita SW510mb
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$1,679

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What people say

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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 Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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