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Sternglas KantonvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Ludwig
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig
MSRP $2,290

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Ludwig35mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Ludwig53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Ludwig50m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Ludwig$2,290

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
10mm
6.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
53 hoursh
Jewels
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$2,290

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad ticks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny crown logo, exceptional dial printing, and blued steel hands. Reviewers note the in-house Alpha caliber and the value at its price point, with one source calling it a perfect tuxedo watch. The Ludwig neomatik 41 date is commended for its Roman numerals on the date wheel, matching the dial, and its enamel-white dial with blued leaf hands. The 35mm manual wind version is considered ideal for its classic size and Bauhaus simplicity, though some prefer larger 38mm or 40mm Automatik models. The Ludwig Neomatik Ref. 282 measures 36.0 mm diameter, 7.0 mm height, and 46.0 mm lug-to-lug, featuring an elegant cream dial and a beautiful caseback showcasing the in-house DUW 3001 caliber.

From video reviewers

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig has a notable lug-to-lug fit that's comfortable on smaller wrists. A potential drawback is the relatively high price point compared to similar offerings from other brands. Reviewers disagree on the optimal case size, with some considering 35mm and others 38mm or 39mm suitable options.

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