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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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Presage Sharp Edged Series
SeikoPresage Sharp Edged Series
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
40.2mm
Thickness
6.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
6R21
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
45h
Jewels
17
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$1,100

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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

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