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Lorier ZephyrvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Zephyr$549
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
30.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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