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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.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lambda deep blue42mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
Lambda deep blue84 hoursh
Sedius
Water Resistance
Lambda deep blue30m
Sedius50m
MSRP
Lambda deep blue$26,600
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.6mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
White Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 1001
Seiko VH31
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
84 hoursh
Jewels
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,600
$301
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