NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsSternglas Sedius
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Measurements
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Ludwig automatic

Sedius
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
47mm
lowest
Thickness
8.4mm
8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
43h
n/a
MSRP
$3,670
$301
lowest
Movement
Nomos DUW 5001
Seiko VH31
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional dial printing and fine details, such as the subtle crown logo, and its unique blend of traditional Roman numerals with modern design elements. However, the long lugs on some variants are a point of consideration, with some owners finding them to wear larger than expected, potentially impacting comfort on smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its distinctive aesthetic and refined finishing.
The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, offering excellent value with a pleasing wearability due to its case shape and slender lugs. Owners and reviewers highlight the smooth-sweeping seconds hand from the Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement and the double-domed sapphire crystal. Legibility is crisp on the blue-on-white dial, though some find the black dial variant less so. The Sternglas Sedius is considered an affordable, classy, and trendy option for those seeking a sector dial watch with a good price-performance ratio, though it lacks a date complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.
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