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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold 3330m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Ludwig gold 33$12,500
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Thickness
6.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,500
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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