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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39vsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Ludwig neomatik 39
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig neomatik 39
MSRP $4,290
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig neomatik 3938.5mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig neomatik 3943 hoursh
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig neomatik 3950m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Ludwig neomatik 39$4,290
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
7mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
M6.1.1
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Sellita SW510mb
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,290
$1,679

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39 for its elegant simplicity, balanced dial, and admirable finishing for the price. The watch is noted for its thinness and excellent proportions, with a dial that wears larger due to its dominance and long lugs. The in-house DUW 3001 automatic movement, featuring a small seconds complication and a power reserve of approximately 42-43 hours, is also a significant draw. One owner reports perfect timekeeping alongside METAS/COSC certified watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39 highly for its elegant design and in-house movement at a compelling price point.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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