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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsVario Futurist

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Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold 3330m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Ludwig gold 33$12,500
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Thickness
6.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9039
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
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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