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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37.5mm
40mm
Thickness
6.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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