NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig Limited Edition 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte

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A historic town in the Free State of Saxony in Germany, Glashütte has been a center of fine watchmaking since 1845. To celebrate the 175 years of Glashütte watchmaking, German watch manufacture NOMOS Glashütte has created three special edition versions from its Ludwig family. Each model is limited to just 175 pieces, and regulated by NOMOS as a chronometer would be.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig Limited Edition 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte
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These three new versions of Ludwig have traditional features that are unusual for NOMOS timepieces. To start, all three have a polished, enamel-white dial, reminiscent of early pocket watches. However, modern production methods make these new watches stronger and more durable, and so even more beautiful.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig Limited Edition 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte
Ludwig 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 205.S2)/ Copyright: NOMOS Glashütte

The rounded hands in the classic leaf form are also special—as well as tempered blue, of course, according to Glashütte tradition. They ensure that these watches are exceptionally legible.

Ludwig Neomatik 39 - 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 250.S1)
Ludwig Neomatik 39 – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 250.S1)/ Copyright: NOMOS Glashütte

The sapphire crystal glass back features a limited edition engraving and the addition: “175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte.”

Ludwig—175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte 2D glass back (ref. 205.S2)
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Alongside the hand-wound version with the NOMOS Alpha caliber (Ludwig – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte), there are two versions with innovative automatic calibers from NOMOS Glashütte: DUW 3001 (in Ludwig neomatik 39) and DUW 6101 (in Ludwig neomatik 41 date).

Ludwig neomatik 39—175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte 2D glass back (ref. 250.S1)
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These two neomatik movements represent a new technical standard, as well as mechanical watchmaking taken to the highest level. Typical Glashütte features are visible through the sapphire crystal glass: the three-quarter plate, tempered blue screws, ribbed polishing, and the NOMOS swing system.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig Limited Edition 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte - Ludwig neoma_k date caseback
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This in-house designed and built escapement sets the pace inside the caliber, and NOMOS is one of only a handful of watchmaking companies worldwide able to produce it.

Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date - 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 261.S1)
Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 261.S1)/ Copyright: NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik 41 date also features a date function with Roman numerals for the very first time.

Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date - 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 261.S1)
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And the fact that all three models are also regulated as a chronometer would be is an extra-special feature.

Technical details

Model: Ludwig 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 205.S2)

Ludwig 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 205.S2)
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Case
Stainless steel, tripartite
Diameter: 35.0 mm
Height: 6.8 mm
Sapphire crystal glass
Sapphire crystal glass back
Limited edition engraving: Limited Edition Ludwig – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte
Water resistance: 3 atm

Dial
Enamel-white dial
Leaf hands, tempered blue

Movement
Caliber Alpha (adjusted according to chronometer standards)
Manual winding
Movement height: 2.6 mm
Diameter: 10 ½ lines (23.3 mm)
Power reserve: up to 43 hours
Jewels: 17

Strap
Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan black
Lug width: 18 mm

Edition
Limited to 175 pieces

Model: Ludwig Neomatik 39 – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 250.S1)

Ludwig Neomatik 39 - 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 250.S1)
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Case
Stainless steel, tripartite
Diameter: 38.5 mm
Height: 7.0 mm
Sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on inner side
Sapphire crystal glass back
Limited edition engraving: Limited Edition Ludwig – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte
Water resistance: 5 atm

Dial
Enamel-white
Leaf hands, tempered blue

Movement
Caliber DUW 3001 (adjusted according to chronometer standards)
Automatic winding
Movement height: 3.2 mm
Diameter: 12 ¾ lines (28.8 mm)
Power reserve: up to 43 hours
Jewels: 27

Strap
Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan black, remborde
Lug width: 19 mm
Winged clasp, rounded, stainless steel

Edition
Limited to 175 pieces

Model: Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 261.S1)

Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date - 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte (Ref. 261.S1)
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Case
Stainless steel, tripartite
Diameter: 40.5 mm
Height: 7.7 mm
Sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on inner side
Sapphire crystal glass back
Limited edition engraving: Limited Edition Ludwig – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte
Water resistance: 5 atm

Dial
Enamel-white
Date window at three o’clock
Leaf hands, tempered blue

Movement
In-house built NOMOS DUW 6101 with automatic winding
neomatik date mechanism, and bidirectional quick correction feature
Adjusted according to chronometer standards
Movement height: 3.6 mm
Diameter: 15 ½ lines (35.2 mm)
Power reserve: up to 42 hours
Jewels: 27

Strap
Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan black, remborde
Lug width: 20 mm
Winged clasp, rounded, stainless steel

Edition
Limited to 175 pieces