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Lorier Olympia SIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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Olympia SII
LorierOlympia SII
MSRP $999
Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Olympia SII39mm
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
Olympia SII40h
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
Olympia SII
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSRP
Olympia SII$999
Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
39mm
32.8mm
Thickness
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$12,500

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What people say

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Lorier Olympia SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Olympia SII for its excellent value and vintage aesthetic, highlighting the robust Seiko NE88 movement and crisp chronograph pushers. The 39mm case is noted for wearing well, with its layered design effectively managing the 13.8mm thickness. Some owners prefer the hesalite crystal for its aesthetic, while others would like a sapphire option. The bracelet is described as functional but can be a hair nipper. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Olympia SII highly for its execution of a vintage chronograph at an accessible price point.

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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