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Sugess Heritage S455vsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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Heritage S455
SugessHeritage S455
MSRP $449
Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage S45540mm
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
Heritage S45535h
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
Heritage S4555m
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSRP
Heritage S455$449
Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32.8mm
Thickness
8.9mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
5m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
S455 Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ST2130
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
35h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$12,500

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What people say

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Sugess Heritage S455

Owners appreciate the Sugess Heritage S455's classic, clean dial protected by a sapphire crystal. One owner suggests removing the fake blue jewel on the crown. On balance, owners value the Sugess Heritage S455 for its clean dial design.

From video reviewers

The Sugess Heritage S455 has a smooth and precise bezel action. The watch's value at the price point is a notable strength, with a fully functioning tourbillon typically found in high-end watches. However, the watch has a relatively weak lume brightness.

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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