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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsanOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

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Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670
Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainModel 1 Precious Metal
MSRP $1,905
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.

anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

The anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal is described as dressy with a solid build, though some owners desire more pronounced case chamfers to better define its shape. The galvanized gold and rhodium dials are noted as great, but one owner prefers anOrdain's signature lacquer dials for a precious metal version. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case with 50 meters of water resistance and an in-house regulated ETA 2824-2 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. The 18mm lug width is also flagged as a drawback by one owner. Overall, owners find the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal to be a dressy watch with a solid build, though opinions are split on the dial and case finishing for a precious metal offering.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Model 1 Precious Metal38mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Model 1 Precious Metal42h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Model 1 Precious Metal50m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Model 1 Precious Metal$1,905

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Model 1 Precious Metal
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
42h
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$1,905
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