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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel whitevsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold enamel white35mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold enamel white53 hoursh
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold enamel white30m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
Ludwig gold enamel white$13,300
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
35mm
40.2mm
Thickness
6.7mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
6R5H
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
72h
Jewels
17
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,300
$1,400

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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.

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.

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