Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $2,530 for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white — a $2,032 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic carries a 40-hour power reserve against 53 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white runs a manual caliber (DUW 4001), while the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic runs a automatic (Miyota 8315).

Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel whitevsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

236

MSRP $2,530

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Ludwig 38 enamel white50m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

White

Steel

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

DUW 4001

Miyota 8315

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

53 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,530

$498

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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.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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