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Lorier MerlinvsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Merlin
LorierMerlin
MSRP $549
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merlin36mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Merlin40h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Merlin50m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Merlin$549
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$559

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What people say

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Lorier Merlin

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.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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