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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automaticvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig automatic40mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Ludwig automatic30m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Ludwig automatic$3,670
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,670
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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