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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsSpinnaker Hull

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Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Hull100m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Volcanic Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$159

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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