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Orient Esteem IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
32.8mm
Thickness
11.8mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
17mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
FT622
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
22
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$12,500

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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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