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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
43.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
9R02
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
84h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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