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NOMOS Glashütte Lux HermelinvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Lux Hermelin
NOMOS GlashütteLux Hermelin
MSRP $26,100
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lux Hermelin34mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Lux Hermelin84 hoursh
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Lux Hermelin30m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Lux Hermelin$26,100
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
41mm
Lug Width
17mm
18mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 2002
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
84 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,100
$218

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NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

The NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin is a time-only watch in a tonneau-shaped white gold case, measuring 40.5mm by 36mm by 8.95mm, featuring a manually-wound DUW 2002 movement with an 84-hour power reserve and gold chatons. Owners question its value proposition and movement finishing compared to established high-end brands, despite its readable power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin to be a beautiful debut model, though some question its high price point.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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