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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagnevsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Ludwig 33 champagne
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig 33 champagne
MSRP $2,460
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 33 champagne32.8mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 33 champagne53 hoursh
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 33 champagne50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Ludwig 33 champagne$2,460
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
32.8mm
40mm
Thickness
6.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Seiko NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,460
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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