Lorier MerlinvsOrient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

The Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart is widely praised as a beautiful and classy Snoopy-themed watch, with owners appreciating the detailed illustrations of Snoopy and Woodstock on the open-heart dial and small seconds subdial. The throwback script logo and comic typeface are also highlighted as attractive design elements. Some owners find the watch to be a "conversation piece with soul." However, opinions are divided on the open-heart design itself, with some finding it the least attractive among the anniversary models. One owner notes the absence of a sapphire crystal, while another dislikes the "fake blue hands." The watch is considered pricey for an Orient by some, though others appreciate its features. The 40.8mm case size is described as potentially too large for a classic dress watch by one owner, and another plans to replace the strap.