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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Beacon
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
41mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$495
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