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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep bluevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Lambda deep blue
NOMOS GlashütteLambda deep blue
MSRP $26,600
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lambda deep blue42mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Lambda deep blue84 hoursh
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Lambda deep blue30m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Lambda deep blue$26,600
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.6mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
White Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 1001
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
84 hoursh
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,600
$388

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What people say

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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