To celebrate 175 years of watchmaking in Glashütte, Germany, Nomos has released a trio of limited edition versions of the Ludwig, each with ?enamel-white? dials and other flourishes that make them unique. The Ludwig is perhaps too often the forgotten Nomos, being the only watch in their catalog featuring Roman numerals on the dial. But those Roman numerals give it a refined and traditional quality that makes it a logical choice to celebrate an anniversary like this. Glashütte watchmaking, after all, is nothing if not steeped in tradition, even if Nomos as a brand has a tendency to go their own way and wink a bit at watchmaking history.

Ludwig Neomatik 175 Years Limited Editions 

Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: White
Dimensions: 35mm, 39mm, 41mm Crystal: Sapphire          
Water Resistance: 3 ATM
Crown: Push/pull                       
Movement: Alpha, DUW 3001, DUW 60101
Strap/bracelet: Leather strap  
Price: 35mm: $2,260, Ludwig neomatik 39: $3,800, Ludwig neomatik 41 date: $4,200
Reference Number: 205.S2, 250.S1, 261.S1
Expected Release: Available now 

The simplest of the three Ludwigs is the 35mm reference 205.S2. This watch features the hand wound Alpha caliber, plus the aforementioned white dial common to this series, and heat blued leaf hands that distinguish it from the mainline Ludwig. The movement has also been chronometer certified, and is of course visible through the transparent caseback, where you?ll fin...