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Lorier AstravsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra36mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Astra
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Astra50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Astra$599
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Standard
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$995
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