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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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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 SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
8.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 5001
Grand Seiko 9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
72h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$8,800
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