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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsMonta Atlas

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Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500
Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Atlas38.5mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold 3330m
Atlas152m
MSRP
Ludwig gold 33$12,500
Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
32.8mm
38.5mm
Thickness
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
47mm
Lug Width
17mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
152m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Monta M-23
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
$2,150

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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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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