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Sternglas KantonvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50.1mm
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

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
43 hoursh
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$3,670

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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 automatic

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad tracks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny logo on the crown and the exceptional dial printing. The long lugs are a significant consideration, with some finding the 35mm model wears larger and the 33mm a better fit for wrists around 6.5 inches. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

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