NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsSternglas Sedius

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic at true scale

Ludwig automatic

Sternglas Sedius at true scale

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 specs
Thickness
8.4mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
47mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
White
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 5001
Seiko VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
n/a
Jewels
26
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$301
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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.

Sternglas Sedius

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.