Lorier Falcon SIIIvsNivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2
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Measurements
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Falcon SIII
F77 SST MK2
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
12.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$599
lowest
$1,660
Movement
Manual
Soprod P024
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Lorier Falcon SIII is widely praised for its excellent finishing for the price and its vintage-inspired aesthetic. Owners appreciate its svelte case, clear domed crystal, legible BGW9 lume, and high-quality tapering bracelet. Some find the dial's diamond pattern can obscure minute markers in certain lighting, and one owner noted inconsistent lume intensity and wished for shorter lugs. The watch features a manual-wind movement and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Falcon SIII highly for its exceptional value and classic design.
The vintage-inspired dial with applied indices is a shared strength. The bracelet received mixed feedback, with some noting end-link gaps and others praising its taper and solid end links. Reviewers disagreed on the lume quality, with one finding it inconsistent and another not mentioning it.
The Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2 is lauded by reviewers for its comfortable 38mm case with downturned lugs and a slimmer profile, enhancing wearability and making it a strong integrated bracelet option at its price point. Owners appreciate its suitability for swimming due to a screw-down crown and find it wears comfortably, with some preferring it over other integrated bracelet watches. However, one owner reported poor quality including a clunky rotor, misaligned lume, and a crooked logo, while another found the brand logo unappealing. The gold-plated version was considered loud by one reviewer, and lume is absent on some variants. Prices range from €1,665 for the steel version to €1,865 for the gold-plated version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2 highly for its wearability and design at its price point, despite isolated quality concerns and aesthetic critiques.
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