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Sugess Heritage S455vsNOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39

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Heritage S455
SugessHeritage S455
MSRP $449
Lambda 39
NOMOS GlashütteLambda 39
MSRP $24,800

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage S45540mm
Lambda 3939mm
Power Reserve
Heritage S45535h
Lambda 3984 hoursh
Water Resistance
Heritage S4555m
Lambda 3930m
MSRP
Heritage S455$449
Lambda 39$24,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8.9mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
47.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Rose Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
5m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
S455 Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ST2130
DUW 1001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
35h
84 hoursh
Jewels
25
29
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$24,800

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What people say

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Sugess Heritage S455

Owners appreciate the Sugess Heritage S455's classic, clean dial protected by a sapphire crystal. One owner suggests removing the fake blue jewel on the crown. On balance, owners value the Sugess Heritage S455 for its clean dial design.

From video reviewers

The Sugess Heritage S455 has a smooth and precise bezel action. The watch's value at the price point is a notable strength, with a fully functioning tourbillon typically found in high-end watches. However, the watch has a relatively weak lume brightness.

NOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39 for its spare clarity, minimalist purity, and Bauhaus dial design with excellent legibility. The in-house hand-wound caliber DUW 1001 is noted for its Glashütte finishing, including a three-quarter plate, hand beveling, and engraved balance cock, with an 84-hour power reserve. Some owners consider the full gold case and giant power reserve display well worth the price for its fine horology and minimalist elegance, while others find the oversized power reserve display and dial design clash with the main hands, and some dislike the lettering on the power reserve indicator. The high price point for gold models, around $18,000-$20,000, is considered steep by some, a significant departure from NOMOS's typical offerings.

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