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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsSpinnaker Croft

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Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Croft40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold 3330m
Croft150m
MSRP
Ludwig gold 33$12,500
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
32.8mm
40mm
Thickness
6.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
47mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,500
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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