The world’s finest timepieces have been produced in Glashütte since 1845. High time, in other words, for a new special edition of Lambda from the Nomos Atelier: Lambda—175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte, regulated according to chronometer standards. The limited-edition special model honours the rich tradition of Glashütte handcraft and combines it with high-tech precision—fine watchmaking, now presented in a stainless-steel case.

Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte
Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte

Detail

Reminiscent of a kinetic sculpture: Lambda in enamel-white, -black, and -blue—each colour is limited to 175 pieces.

Lambda combines fine watchmaking with modern, everyday wear in a slender stainless-steel case. All this makes Lambda an unmistakably unique item, a watch for life.

Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte Watch Review
Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte

Lovingly produced in Glashütte” is engraved by hand on the balance cock of in-house caliber DUW 1001, which is equipped with an exceptionally precise 84-hour power reserve complication. This is possible thanks to the particular design of the twin mainspring barrels.

Nomos hand-wound caliber DUW 1001
Nomos hand-wound caliber DUW 1001

Inside, complex, opulent mechanics are at work, while the dial is finely balanced, as if floating: Lambda is a kinetic work of art. The 84-hour power reserve indicator tells you exactly when Lambda requires winding again.

Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte
Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte

The elegant stainless-steel case of Lambda has a diameter of 40.5 mm and a height of only 7 mm. The lugs follow the curved form of the case and transform the watch into a sculpture in itself.

Nomos in-house caliber DUW 1001
Nomos in-house caliber DUW 1001

175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte

Glashütte miracle movements

A masterpiece of German engineering and handcraft: Nomos hand-wound caliber DUW 1001, regulated according to chronometer standards. The movement is constructed observing all the exacting criteria of Glashütte fine watchmaking and is produced in the Nomos Atelier exclusively for Lambda. 29 jewels (six in polished and screwed gold chatons) ensure this watch functions without interruption, the twin mainspring barrels enable a power reserve of 84 hours.

in-house caliber DUW 1001
Nomos in-house caliber DUW 1001

Swan neck fine adjustment, Nomos fine sunbeam polishing, the hand-engraved balance cock, and the hand-bevelled edges make this movement a work of art.

They belong to the best that has ever come out of Glashütte: haute horlogerie watches from Nomos Glashütte—each one an example of fine watchmaking of the highest quality.

Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte

Ticking within Lambda is caliber DUW 1001, “Deutsche Uhrenwerke Nomos Glashütte”—the first movement from Nomos Glashütte to bear this label.

Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte Watch Review
Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte

Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte

Technical specifications:

Reference:

·       960.S1 (white dial)

·       960.S2 (black dial)

·       960.S3 (blue dial)

Case:

·       Diameter: 40.5 mm

·       Height: 8.9 mm

·       Material: Stainless steel

·       Crystal: Sapphire

·       Water resistance: 30 m

Movement:

·       Caliber: DUW 1001

·       Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and power reserve indicator

·       Winding: Manual wind

·       Frequency: 21,600 beats per hour (3 Hz)

·       Power reserve: 84 hours

Strap: Horween shell cordovan with pin buckle

The New Nomos Lambda In Steel
Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte

The price for the Nomos Lambda 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte is US$7,500 / €5,800 and is limited edition to 175 pieces in each colour. It will be available from October at Nomos retailers

For more information please visit Nomos Glashütte Online.