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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.

Zenith G F J Calibre 135

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zenith G F J Calibre 135 for its exquisite movement finishing, particularly the brick-pattern guilloché and oversized balance wheel, and its sophisticated dial execution combining lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. The 39mm platinum case is noted for its elegant stepped design and wearability, with accuracy consistently reported around ±2 seconds per day. Some reviewers suggest the design, while historically inspired, may not appeal to those seeking a more traditional aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith G F J Calibre 135 highly for its cohesive celebration of Zenith's heritage and its "Holy Trinity-level" dial execution.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lambda deep blue42mm
G F J Calibre 13539mm
Power Reserve
Lambda deep blue84 hoursh
G F J Calibre 13572h
Water Resistance
Lambda deep blue30m
G F J Calibre 13550m
MSRP
Lambda deep blue$26,600
G F J Calibre 135$75,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Mechanical
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
White Gold
950 Platinum
Finish
Platinum 950
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 1001
Type
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
84 hoursh
72h
Jewels
29
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,600
$75,000
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