Longines Vintage 1980svsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33
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Measurements
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Vintage 1980s
Ludwig gold 33
Diameter
32mm
32.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.2mm
Thickness
n/a
6.6mm
Water Resistance
n/a
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
53h
MSRP
n/a
$12,500
Movement
L150
Nomos DUW 4001
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners celebrate the Longines Vintage 1980s for its fun dial and hands in unbelievable condition, a characteristic of the brand's well-executed vintage pieces. One owner notes slight misalignment on the minute lines relative to the applied gold markers and questions if the dial is a redial. The 32mm quartz watch was purchased for around $350 CAD in the 1980s. Overall, owners appreciate the Longines Vintage 1980s for its wearable vintage design and excellent dial condition.
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 an affordable entry to in-house German watchmaking, with its slim 32.8mm case and Roman numeral dial positioning it as a formal dress watch. Some find the small diameter too diminutive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 highly for its refined aesthetic and accessible price point for in-house German watchmaking.
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