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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep bluevsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lambda deep blue42mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Lambda deep blue84 hoursh
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
Lambda deep blue30m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
Lambda deep blue$26,600
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
9mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.6mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
White Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 1001
6R5H
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
84 hoursh
72h
Jewels
29
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,600
$1,400

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

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