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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
32.8mm
Thickness
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
DUW 4001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$12,500

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 for its blend of traditional Roman numerals and modern design, highlighting exceptional dial printing and blued steel hands that are best appreciated in person. Reviewers note it as the most affordable entry to in-house German watchmaking, with its slim 33mm case and Roman numeral dial positioning it as a formal dress watch. Some find the small diameter too diminutive for modern tastes. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 highly for its refined appearance and value as an accessible German-made dress watch.

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