Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $26,600 for the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue — a $26,175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton carries a 40-hour power reserve against 84 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue runs a manual caliber (DUW 1001), while the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton runs a automatic (SII NH38A).

Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep bluevsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue

935

MSRP $26,600

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

croft-mid-size-skeleton-automatic-spongebob-squarepants-peek-a-boo-limited-edition-dollar-diver-sp-5152-01

MSRP $425

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Lambda deep blue42mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Lambda deep blue84 hoursh

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Lambda deep blue30m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Lambda deep blue$26,600

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Dollar Diver

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

DUW 1001

SII NH38A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

84 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$26,600

$425

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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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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