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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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 Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
0mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Seiko 4R35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
41h
Jewels
26
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$475
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