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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep bluevsLorier Hydra SIII

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Lambda deep blue
NOMOS GlashütteLambda deep blue
MSRP $26,600
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lambda deep blue42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Lambda deep blue84 hoursh
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Lambda deep blue30m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Lambda deep blue$26,600
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
White Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 1001
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
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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