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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsNOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
Lambda 39
NOMOS GlashütteLambda 39
MSRP $24,800

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Lambda 3939mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Lambda 3984 hoursh
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
Lambda 3930m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
Lambda 39$24,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Rose Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
DUW 1001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
84 hoursh
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$24,800

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

NOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39 for its spare clarity, minimalist purity, and Bauhaus dial design with excellent legibility. The in-house hand-wound caliber DUW 1001 is noted for its Glashütte finishing, including a three-quarter plate, hand beveling, and engraved balance cock, with an 84-hour power reserve. Some owners consider the full gold case and giant power reserve display well worth the price for its fine horology and minimalist elegance, while others find the oversized power reserve display and dial design clash with the main hands, and some dislike the lettering on the power reserve indicator. The high price point for gold models, around $18,000-$20,000, is considered steep by some, a significant departure from NOMOS's typical offerings.

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