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Beaufort FiordlandvsLorier Merlin

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What people say

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Beaufort Fiordland

The Fiordland's clean, symmetrical dial design and impressive C1 Super-Luminova on hands and bezel deliver striking aesthetics with excellent low-light visibility. The grained dial with its subtle cross-pattern and applied chapter ring shows intricate finishing, while easy strap interchangeability between rubber and steel options adds practical versatility.

Lorier Merlin

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fiordland39mm
Merlin36mm
Power Reserve
Fiordland42h
Merlin
Water Resistance
Fiordland100m
Merlin50m
MSRP
Fiordland$589
Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$549
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