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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsBaltic MR Roulette

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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 Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
MR Roulette$545

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
Black
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
42h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$545
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