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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Ludwig gold 33$12,500
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
32.8mm
36mm
Thickness
6.6mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
17mm
18mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,500
$1,800

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What people say

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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