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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda rose goldvsVario Futurist

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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda rose gold

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda rose gold for its thin 8.9mm case, Bauhaus dial with precise sub-dial spacing, and the artistic presentation of its 84-hour power reserve. The in-house DUW 1001 movement is highlighted for its Glashütte finishing, including a 3/4 plate, gold chatons, hand engraving, and blued screws. Some owners find the 42mm size wears large due to the thin bezel and dial proportion, and one commenter described the power reserve display as "a bit weird." The price is noted as $17,800 to $20,000, with one owner suggesting a secondary market purchase to minimize financial loss. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda rose gold highly for its refined wearing experience and the technically and aesthetically impressive hand-engraved movement.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lambda rose gold42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Lambda rose gold84 hoursh
Futurist
Water Resistance
Lambda rose gold30m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Lambda rose gold$26,100
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.6mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Purple
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 1001
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
84 hoursh
0h
Jewels
29
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,100
$648
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