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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
MASTER COLLECTION34mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold 3330m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Ludwig gold 33$12,500
MASTER COLLECTION$2,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
34mm
Thickness
6.6mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
41.7mm
Lug Width
17mm
18mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Ivory
Indices

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
L888.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
0h
Jewels
17
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,500
$2,450

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, refined design, and high-quality finishing, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and attractive vintage aesthetics. The watch is noted for its dressy feel and classic styling, with some owners preferring its wearability to other collections. However, some reviewers flag the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring crown and pushers on certain chronograph models, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Other owners find the case finishing homogenous and dial printing less refined, and the collection's traditional styling is sometimes seen as less popular than sportier alternatives. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, and water resistance is noted as 30m on one variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its refined design and exceptional value, particularly for its dress watch offerings.

From video reviewers

The watch's lug-to-lug fit of 44.75mm is a notable combination with its 38.5mm width, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION's annual calendar function can be finicky, requiring occasional manual adjustments to keep it accurate. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer mentioning 40mm and another mentioning 42mm.

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