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Lorier ZephyrvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$265

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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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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