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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsSpinnaker Croft

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Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Croft40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Croft150m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
8.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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