
The NOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39 (ref. 953) is a manual dress watch, with a 39mm rose gold case, 9.1mm thick, powered by the DUW 1001 movement and a 84 hours-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 30m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $24,800.
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.