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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsVaer Atlas

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Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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