Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $2,530 for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white — a $2,155 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) wears larger at 42mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red).

What movement does the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)vsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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MSRP $375

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

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MSRP $2,530

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm

Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm

Power Reserve

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h

Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh

Water Resistance

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m

Ludwig 38 enamel white50m

MSRP

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Olive Oyl Red

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$2,530

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white for its striking, glossy dial with multiple lacquer layers, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands, alongside the in-house Alpha manual-winding movement. One owner notes its proportions make it appear larger in photos than in reality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white highly for its blend of traditional and modern design elements on an exceptional dial.

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