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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 datevsZelos LT Carbon

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Ludwig 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig 38 date
MSRP $3,280
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 date37.5mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 date42 hoursh
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 date30m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 date$3,280
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
40mm
Thickness
6.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4101
Miyota 9133
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,280
$449

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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.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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