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What people say

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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.

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

Owners and reviewers highlight the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote's compact 38mm titanium case with an olive green Cerakote finish and its lightweight 45g build. The watch features a tropical dial, a box sapphire crystal, and BGW9 lume. It is powered by a TMI NH38 movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and is regulated to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers appreciate the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote for its unique Cerakote finish and lightweight titanium construction at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra36mm
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote38mm
Power Reserve
Astra
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote41h
Water Resistance
Astra50m
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote100m
MSRP
Astra$599
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote$600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
green
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium Grade X1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$600
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