Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1970 or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $12,500 for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 — a $12,190 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1970 or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33?

The Dan Henry 1970 wears larger at 40mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 — a 7.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dan Henry 1970 or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33?

The Dan Henry 1970 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1970 or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1970.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1970 run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33?

The Dan Henry 1970 runs a automatic caliber, while the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1970vsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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

Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

210

MSRP $12,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197040mm

Ludwig gold 3332.8mm

Power Reserve

197040h

Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh

Water Resistance

1970200m

Ludwig gold 3330m

MSRP

1970$310

Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Orange

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

—

DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$310

$12,500

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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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