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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagnevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Ludwig 33 champagne
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig 33 champagne
MSRP $2,460
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 33 champagne32.8mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 33 champagne53 hoursh
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 33 champagne50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Ludwig 33 champagne$2,460
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Thickness
6.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,460
$239

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What people say

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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