Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic or the Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding?

At MSRP the Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding is the cheaper of the two at $3,040, against $3,670 for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic — a $630 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic or the Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic or the Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding?

The Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding carries a 70-hour power reserve against 43 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic run compared to the Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic runs a automatic caliber (DUW 5001), while the Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding runs a manual (F8A62).

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

251

MSRP $3,670

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Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding

RE-BW0004S

MSRP $3,040

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ludwig automatic40mm

M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding39.5mm

Power Reserve

Ludwig automatic43 hoursh

M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding70h

Water Resistance

Ludwig automatic30m

M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding30m

MSRP

Ludwig automatic$3,670

M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding$3,040

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Yes

Indices

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

DUW 5001

F8A62

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

43 hoursh

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,670

$3,040

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