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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
Ludwig 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig 38 date
MSRP $3,280

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
Ludwig 38 date37.5mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
Ludwig 38 date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
Ludwig 38 date30m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
Ludwig 38 date$3,280

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
DUW 4101
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42 hoursh
Jewels
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$3,280

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome, clean dial and a 38mm size that fits smaller wrists well, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The case is described as solid and well-finished. However, the Miyota 8205 movement is noted as reliable but noticeably loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Some owners find the watch too simple and question the value, citing basic movement and strap choices for the price, with a few feeling the proportions and day/date complication are off. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its classic design and wearability, though some debate its value proposition.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date for its striking, glossy enamel-like white dial, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands, with the 38mm size considered a great statement piece. The in-house manual-winding Alpha movement offers a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners note the long lug-to-lug distance can make the watch appear large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date highly for its classic, slender design and fine details at its price point.

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