Schwarz-Etienne 1902 GMTvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures
Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

1902 GMT

Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue
Diameter
39mm
39.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.4mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.9mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
86h
highest
42h
MSRP
$24,346
$6,870
lowest
Movement
ASE 320.00
Nomos DUW 5201
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Schwarz-Etienne 1902 GMT for its slim 39mm titanium case and the unique, in-house ASE 320.000 micro-rotor automatic movement. Its multi-level dial, featuring Urushi lacquer and gold accents on the 24-hour scale, is noted for excellent legibility and sharp markers. The watch is priced around CHF 19,850 to 21,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Schwarz-Etienne 1902 GMT highly for its distinctive in-house micro-rotor movement and refined dial finishing at its price point.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its stunning Blaugold dial, excellent finishing beyond its price point, and sharp dual-timezone complication. However, the city ring functions as a GMT rather than a true 24-hour display, and some find the dial slightly difficult to read at a glance. The watch's 10.9mm thickness and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement are noted as potentially making it less ideal as a dress watch for some wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue highly for its visually intriguing dial and impressive finishing at its price point.
Similar watches
Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.









