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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 41 datevsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig neomatik 41 date40.5mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig neomatik 41 date42 hoursh
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig neomatik 41 date50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Ludwig neomatik 41 date$4,830
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
37mm
Thickness
7.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,830
$428

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 41 date

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 41 date is seen as a quintessence of a classic dress watch, featuring a slim 7.7mm case and an original date display at 3 o'clock powered by the in-house DUW 6101 calibre. Reviewers praise its contemporary design language with Roman numerals and the leaf hands. Owners note the white silver-plated dial is not pure white and the watch wears larger than its case size due to its minimal bezel and dial color. On balance, reviewers and owners find the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 41 date a defining dress watch with a contemporary aesthetic, though its size may not suit all wrists.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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