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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39vsZelos LT Carbon

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Lambda 39
NOMOS GlashütteLambda 39
MSRP $24,800
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lambda 3939mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
Lambda 3984 hoursh
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
Lambda 3930m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
Lambda 39$24,800
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
40mm
Material
Rose Gold
Forged Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Carbon
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 1001
Miyota 9133
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
84 hoursh
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,800
$449

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What people say

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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.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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