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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagnevsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 33 champagne32.8mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 33 champagne53 hoursh
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 33 champagne50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Ludwig 33 champagne$2,460
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
40.5mm
Thickness
6.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
0mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Dial Color
Champagne
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
4R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
41h
Jewels
17
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,460
$475
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