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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
30.8mm
32.8mm
Thickness
8.4mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$12,500

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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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