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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep bluevsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Lambda deep blue
NOMOS GlashütteLambda deep blue
MSRP $26,600
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lambda deep blue42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Lambda deep blue84 hoursh
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Lambda deep blue30m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Lambda deep blue$26,600
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.6mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
White Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 1001
Miyota 82s5
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
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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