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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold 3330m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Ludwig gold 33$12,500
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
38.6mm
Thickness
6.6mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
45mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
9SA4
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
80h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,500
$10,000

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 for its blend of traditional Roman numerals and modern design, highlighting exceptional dial printing and blued steel hands that are best appreciated in person. Reviewers note it as the most affordable entry to in-house German watchmaking, with its slim 33mm case and Roman numeral dial positioning it as a formal dress watch. Some find the small diameter too diminutive for modern tastes. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 highly for its refined appearance and value as an accessible German-made dress watch.

Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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