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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 duo enamel whitevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig 33 duo enamel white32.8mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig 33 duo enamel white43 hoursh
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig 33 duo enamel white30m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Ludwig 33 duo enamel white$1,860
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Thickness
6.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha.2 | manual
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,860
$679

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 duo enamel white

Owners and reviewers praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 duo enamel white for its refined fit, attractive price of $1,380 USD, and exceptional dial printing with a blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad ticks. One owner highlights the fine details like the tiny crown logo and gold hands. However, one reviewer found the 32.8mm size too small for their personal wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 duo enamel white highly for its elegant design and value.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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