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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsGrand Seiko SBGK007

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGK007

The Grand Seiko SBGK007 is praised for its glorious champagne-to-silver-white sunburst dial and domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight its wonderfully slim profile, attributed to the manual-wind movement, contributing to excellent wearability and a design that subtly evokes vintage pieces. The movement is described as attractive yet workmanlike, with accuracy rated between +5 to -3 seconds per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch measures 39mm and 11.6mm thick, and is offered on a high-quality leather strap. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGK007 for its elegant slim case and beautifully textured dial.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
SBGK00739mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
SBGK00772h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
SBGK00730m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
SBGK007$7,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
9S63
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
72h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$7,300
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