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Lorier ZephyrvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
SBGX261100m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F62
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$2,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lorier Zephyr

Owners widely praise the Lorier Zephyr for its stunning guilloche-style dial, refined and perfectly sized unique case shape, and comfortable wearability. The Miyota 9 series movement is noted by owners as being a little noisy, with a rotor whirring audible on quick hand movements. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Zephyr highly for its distinctive dial and case design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and value for money are praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived rattle are noted as a drawback.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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