Which is cheaper, the Lorier Astra or the Pedral Maestro?

At MSRP the Lorier Astra is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $1,450 for the Pedral Maestro — a $851 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Astra or the Pedral Maestro?

The Pedral Maestro wears larger at 37mm versus 36mm for the Lorier Astra — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Astra or the Pedral Maestro?

The Pedral Maestro is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Lorier Astra.

Side by side

Lorier AstravsPedral Maestro

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $599

MSRP $1,450

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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.

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Pedral Maestro

Owners widely praise the Pedral Maestro for its classy, well-finished appearance and value, particularly when discounted. The watch features a striking cushion case and TV dial design with a fluted bezel and smooth case transitions. Some find the design mature, and opinions are divided on the brand's heritage. The case diameter is 37mm, though one owner notes it wears like a 40mm. Overall, owners rate the Pedral Maestro highly for its design and finishing at the price point.

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