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NOMOS Glashütte Lux HermelinvsVario Futurist

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Lux Hermelin
NOMOS GlashütteLux Hermelin
MSRP $26,100
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lux Hermelin34mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Lux Hermelin84 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Lux Hermelin30m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Lux Hermelin$26,100
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 2002
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
84 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,100
$648

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

The NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin is a time-only watch in a tonneau-shaped white gold case, measuring 40.5mm by 36mm by 8.95mm, featuring a manually-wound DUW 2002 movement with an 84-hour power reserve and gold chatons. Owners question its value proposition and movement finishing compared to established high-end brands, despite its readable power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin to be a beautiful debut model, though some question its high price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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