Many, many of you want a simple and classic watch versus everything else that is out there. These watches don't have the immediate sex appeal of a lot of the complex or flashy watches that are out there, but instead grow on you like a good friend, instead of grow tiring once it takes you too long to figure out what time it is. This is the Union Glashutte Noramis, and this type of classic watch has just two hands, and a simple and appealing dial. Really just want you need to have you tell the time, but isn't minimalist in design. Faceted Dauphine hands with an index laden face and soft dial are perfect for that functional classy look that many search for. Here you can have a German Union Glashutte watch, for a good price, that will serve these need. And really, do you want to spend a lot on this?
See for example this gold Chopard L.U.C Slim. Sure it is a very pretty watch, but the price is probably over $20,000. It looks great, but is it "THAT" great? Not sure. The Noramis will set you back about 1,380 euros retail (maybe $1,500 bucks in more places). Inside the watch you get a Union caliber 25892A2 (which is really just a Swiss ETA 2829) automatic movement. Realize that the Chopard is manually wound. The Noramis is just 11mm thick, and the case is 40mm wide which is enough given the thin bezel.The crystal of course is sapphire and the case is water resistant to 30 meters.
The watch is pure function, and very reasonable in all means. The textured leather strap features a butterfly deployment clasp, which is a touch touch. Really hard to be disappointed with a watch like this if you are looking for the style. Want to get one? They are a bit tough to get in America, but you can search online a bit. Best bet it to contact Union Glashutte for a retailer who will ship to the states or do a little search online.
See Union Glashutte and Chopard Slim watches on eBay here.
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It’s a gorgeous watch, but I just can’t get into watches that have no second hand. A nice sweeping hand is a constant reminder of the “mechanical” nature of the object strapped to my wrist.
Handsome watch! really like the dial.