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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 datevsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

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Ludwig 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig 38 date
MSRP $3,280
Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 date37.5mm
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 date42 hoursh
Union Terminal Mechanical
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 date30m
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 date$3,280
Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
19mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Multiple
Indices
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4101
Sellita SW210
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,280
$650

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What people say

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

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