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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Ludwig neomatik 39
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig neomatik 39
MSRP $4,290
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig neomatik 3938.5mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig neomatik 3943 hoursh
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig neomatik 3950m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Ludwig neomatik 39$4,290
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
7mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,290
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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