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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep bluevsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue is praised for its haute horology aesthetics, gorgeous movement, and striking handset, with one owner finding its 13,800 € price well worth it for the full gold case, large power reserve display, and hand-engraved movement. However, reviewers note its high-gloss enamel dial can be reflective, and some owners find its 42mm size wears large due to the thin bezel and dial proportion, while its price is considered steep by some. Opinions are split on the large power reserve display, with some finding it "weird" and others appreciating its "steampunk vibes." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue for its impressive movement and unique aesthetic, though its size and price are points of consideration.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lambda deep blue42mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
Lambda deep blue84 hoursh
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
Lambda deep blue30m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
Lambda deep blue$26,600
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.6mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
White Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Gold PVD - Black
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 1001
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
84 hoursh
42h
Jewels
29
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,600
$589
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