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Lorier AstravsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

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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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite owners praise its comfortable titanium construction and interesting case lines, with notable rotor finishing and a meteorite dial that contributes to its perceived value. Some owners find the watch wears extremely well and is a favorite piece. Legibility can be a concern due to the 24-hour ring and branding against the meteorite dial. One owner noted that sizing the pin-and-collar bracelet was a difficult learning experience. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite highly for its value proposition, particularly for the meteorite dial version, and its comfortable wearability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra36mm
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40mm
Power Reserve
Astra40h
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40h
Water Resistance
Astra50m
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite100m
MSRP
Astra$599
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$850
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