Lorier Falcon SIIIvsNivada Grenchen F77 SST Tuxedo MK2 38mm
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Measurements
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Falcon SIII
F77 SST Tuxedo MK2 38mm
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
12.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$599
lowest
$1,460
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 TUXEDO MK2 - 38MM is praised for its wearable 38mm stainless steel case, solid build quality, and commendable dial execution, with proportions that suit even larger wrists. Owners note its redesigned integrated bracelet with a tool-free micro-adjusting clasp. One owner reports the Soprod P024 automatic movement has a 38-hour power reserve. Another reviewer notes the F77 SST TUXEDO MK2 - 38MM has a 11.5mm case thickness. Some owners find the straight, flat lugs can hover above the wrist, though the lug-to-lug measurement is considered good. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Nivada Grenchen F77 SST TUXEDO MK2 - 38MM to be a well-built watch with good proportions, though opinions on lug comfort vary.
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