Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,799, against $12,500 for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 — a $10,701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 — a 8.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 53 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 runs a manual caliber (DUW 4001), while the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph runs a automatic (ETA 2894 Élaboré).

Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

210

MSRP $12,500

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

starfighter-chronograph-spitfire

MSRP $1,799

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ludwig gold 3332.8mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Ludwig gold 3330m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

White

Spitfire LE

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

DUW 4001

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

53 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,500

$1,799

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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.

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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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