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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagnevsanOrdain Model 1

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagne

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagne for its wearability on smaller wrists, with its 33mm diameter and slim bezel making it comfortable and allowing the dial to appear larger. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's balanced dial, featuring Roman numerals and a railroad minute track, with some specifically noting the beauty of the blued steel hands and the fine details like the tiny crown logo. The enamel paint dial is considered a well-executed substitute for true enamel, offering a similar aesthetic at a more accessible price. Some owners regret the solid caseback, wishing for a display version. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagne highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 33 champagne32.8mm
Model 138mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 33 champagne53 hoursh
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 33 champagne50m
Model 150m
MSRP
Ludwig 33 champagne$2,460
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
38mm
Thickness
6.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
49mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
Sellita SW210-1
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
42h
Jewels
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,460
$3,804
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