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Lorier AstravsNIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Lorier Astra

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.

From video reviewers

The watch's versatile dial and comfortable 36mm sizing are consistently praised. Lume brightness is noted as a potential weakness. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)

Owners widely praise the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) for its value, with some finding the fit and finish excellent and the adjustable clasp superior to others. The Seiko NH34 movement is noted for allowing the GMT hand to set without interrupting the seconds hand and for fitting into NH-compatible cases. One owner highlights the strong and long-lasting lume on the hands. However, some owners find the bezel too busy or chunky, and there is a desire for larger sizing options. The use of acrylic crystals on watches priced around $600 is criticized as not premium. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners questioning theirs while others find it great for the money. Overall, owners rate the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) highly for its value and functional GMT hand, despite some aesthetic criticisms.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra36mm
NIMA GMT (NH34)39mm
Power Reserve
Astra
NIMA GMT (NH34)
Water Resistance
Astra50m
NIMA GMT (NH34)200m
MSRP
Astra$599
NIMA GMT (NH34)$636

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (Black PVD)
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Anthracite Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$636
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