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Brands/Nomos Glashütte/Lambda 39 velvet black

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Nomos Glashütte

Lambda 39 velvet black

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Making a big impression with understatement: The velvet black dial is the perfect stage for the delicate hands to dance in perfect harmony, framed by the 18 kt gold case around them. Backstage the superb hand-wound caliber DUW 1001 keeps everything running perfectly (and very precisely) on time. Discover watch family Product and purchase FAQ Warranty

Metropolis Verdict

Who this watch is really for

strong data

Best for

Mechanical-watch buyers who want a proven automatic or hand-wound movement in an independent design.

Skip if

You need a swim-ready sports watch with more water-resistance headroom.
You want quartz convenience with minimal setting, winding, or service concerns.

Value note: The value case leans on mechanical-watch appeal and the brand's design choices more than raw specification dominance.

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Ludwig 38 dateSimilar case-size territory, useful if the fit is what drew you in.

Data status: Indexable catalog page with images, description, and core specs. Image count: 4. Populated spec fields: 9.

Movementmanual

Case Size39.0 mm

Water Resistance3 atm (splash-proof)

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Technical Data Matrix

Movementmanual

CaliberDUW 1001

Diameter39.0 mm

Case Size39.0 mm

Lug-to-Lug47.9 mm

Lug Width20 mm

Materialsrose gold 18 kt sapphire crystal glass back

Resistance3 atm (splash-proof)

Crystalsapphire crystal glass

Nomos Glashütte

Independent microbrand based in the independent watch scene. Known for styles. Visit the official store for the full collection.

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