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Orient Esteem IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39 for its elegant simplicity, balanced dial, and admirable finishing for the price. The watch is noted for its thinness and excellent proportions, with a dial that wears larger due to its dominance and long lugs. The in-house DUW 3001 automatic movement, featuring a small seconds complication and a power reserve of approximately 42-43 hours, is also a significant draw. One owner reports perfect timekeeping alongside METAS/COSC certified watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39 highly for its elegant design and in-house movement at a compelling price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Ludwig neomatik 3938.5mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Ludwig neomatik 3943 hoursh
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Ludwig neomatik 3950m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Ludwig neomatik 39$4,290

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
FT622
Nomos DUW 3001
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
22
27
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$4,290
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