47ZERO Odd-Hours, OlivevsLorier Astra

The 47ZERO Odd-Hours, Olive draws consistent enthusiasm from owners for its distinctive retro 1960s aesthetic and customization options direct with the maker. The bubble dome crystal paired with a domed dial creates a unique visual character, though viewing angle affects how the distortion reads. One owner has reservations about the logo design but praises everything else; others have noted the double-dome construction works particularly well on certain case sizes. Overall, owners rate the Odd-Hours, Olive highly for its singular design language and willingness of the maker to work directly on customization.

The Lorier Astra is praised for its outstanding details and design language, hitting a "dressy sports watch" vibe with a beautiful sector dial and lume. Owners note its versatile, do-it-all design with classic proportions and refined details like beveled markers, making it suitable for both formal and casual wear. The watch wears slightly larger than its 36mm case suggests, closer to 38mm, with lugs that taper and curve downward to fit well on smaller wrists. However, the bracelet feels a bit light, some screws are difficult to remove, and the Miyota movement can gain around 8 seconds in 12 hours with potentially offset date numerals. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Astra highly for its dressy sports watch aesthetic and refined details at its price point.