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DIFICIANO NarwhalvsLorier Merlin

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What people say

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DIFICIANO Narwhal

Owners widely praise the DIFICIANO Narwhal for its quiet operation and effective mopping, with some finding the app and robot impressive due to powerful suction. However, opinions on connectivity and mapping features are split, leading some to advise against purchase at full price, while others see it as good value. The 38mm case is noted by one owner as appearing large on smaller wrists, and the dial version sold out quickly. Overall, owners find the DIFICIANO Narwhal to be a good value, despite mixed feedback on its connectivity and mapping features.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Narwhal38mm
Merlin36mm
Power Reserve
Narwhal
Merlin40h
Water Resistance
Narwhal300m
Merlin50m
MSRP
Narwhal$419
Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard
Lume
C3
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$419
$549
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