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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagnevsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Ludwig 33 champagne
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig 33 champagne
MSRP $2,460
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 33 champagne32.8mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 33 champagne53 hoursh
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 33 champagne50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Ludwig 33 champagne$2,460
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
38mm
Thickness
6.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
38mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 6T33
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,460
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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