Lorier AstravsOrient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

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.

The Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart is widely praised as a beautiful and classy Snoopy-themed watch, with owners appreciating the detailed illustrations of Snoopy and Woodstock on the open-heart dial and small seconds subdial. The throwback script logo and comic typeface are also highlighted as attractive design elements. Some owners find the watch to be a "conversation piece with soul." However, opinions are divided on the open-heart design itself, with some finding it the least attractive among the anniversary models. One owner notes the absence of a sapphire crystal, while another dislikes the "fake blue hands." The watch is considered pricey for an Orient by some, though others appreciate its features. The 40.8mm case size is described as potentially too large for a classic dress watch by one owner, and another plans to replace the strap.