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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

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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.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
44mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Gold PVD - Black
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 5001
Hangzhou 5000A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
42h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$589
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