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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel whitevsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold enamel white35mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold enamel white53 hoursh
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold enamel white30m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Ludwig gold enamel white$13,300
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
6.7mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
Gold
Platinum
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
9S64
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
72h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,300
$38,000

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white is praised for its balanced dial, with one reviewer highlighting the full 6 o'clock Roman numeral as a standout feature within its collection. Owners consider the 38mm model a great statement piece with a striking and eye-catching presence. On balance, owners and reviewers find the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white to be a highly regarded timepiece, particularly for its design and presence at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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