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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

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Metro 38
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38
MSRP $3,220

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Metro 3838.5mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Metro 3853 hoursh
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
Metro 3850m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
Metro 38$3,220

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
45.3mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$3,220

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum for its high-quality polished stainless steel case, flawless matte/metallic silver-plated dial with a sloping design, and Bauhaus-inspired minimalist aesthetic. The in-house DUW 4101 movement with the Swing-System escapement is also a highlight. Legibility is a point of mixed opinion, with some finding the thin silver hands on the grey dial difficult to read in certain light, while others report no issues. Some owners note a slight convexity on the front window's edge, and a few find the hand length and dial's shininess distracting. Accuracy is reported as +2 sec/day by one owner. The $3.5k price point is seen by some as a turn-off, while others consider it reflective of the watch's value and craftsmanship. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum highly for its distinctive design and in-house finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38's beautiful polishings are a unique aspect of Glashütte watchmaking. The watch's water resistance of 3 atm is a limitation for those who plan to wear it in wet conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for active wear, with one reviewer stating it may not be the most rugged option and the other not explicitly stating its limitations in this area.

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