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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Standard
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$195

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad tracks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny logo on the crown and the exceptional dial printing. The long lugs are a significant consideration, with some finding the 35mm model wears larger and the 33mm a better fit for wrists around 6.5 inches. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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