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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
48mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
6R5H
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
72h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$1,400
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