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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold 3330m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Ludwig gold 33$12,500
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Thickness
6.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9075
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
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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