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Nomos Glashütte Ludwig automatic 251

The Nomos Glashütte Ludwig automatic (reference 251) is a 40 mm stainless steel watch with a white dial. It runs on the automatic caliber DUW 5001 with a 43-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 30 m.

Specifications

Case

Reference
251
Collection
Ludwig
Case size
40 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Case shape
Round
Crystal
Sapphire
Water resistance
30 m
Bracelet / strap
Horween Shell Cordovan leather (black, 20 mm)

Dial and bezel

Dial
White

Movement

Movement
Automatic
Caliber
DUW 5001
Power reserve
43 hours
Jewels
26

Production

Production
Current

Dial versions

This reference was made with these dials and finishes.

  • 251 White

    White

How it compares within the Ludwig family

Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.

ReferenceSizeMaterialDialCaliberYears
251 (This watch)40 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 5001—
20135 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4001—
22632.8 mmStainless steelBlackAlpha—
23137.5 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 41012013–
23437.5 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4001—
23537.5 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4001—
23637.5 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4001—
24032.8 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4001 Duo—
24332.8 mmStainless steelWhiteDUW 4001—

About the Ludwig family

The Ludwig is Nomos's classical line, with Roman numerals and slim leaf hands.

The catalog lists the Ludwig in 33 and 38 mm, with date, enamel white dial, automatic and neomatik 41 date versions, in steel. Dealers quote the model number with the dial and size.

Quick answers

What size is the Nomos Glashütte Ludwig automatic 251?
The Nomos Glashütte Ludwig automatic 251 has a 40 mm case, 8.4 mm thick.
What movement does the Nomos Glashütte Ludwig automatic 251 use?
It uses the automatic caliber DUW 5001, with a 43-hour power reserve.
How water resistant is the Nomos Glashütte Ludwig automatic 251?
It is water resistant to 30 metres.
Is the Nomos Glashütte Ludwig automatic 251 still in production?
Yes, it is a current reference.
What is the Nomos Glashütte Ludwig automatic 251 made of?
The case is stainless steel. Bracelet or strap: Horween Shell Cordovan leather (black, 20 mm).

Catalog facts checked November 2026.