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Lorier ZephyrvsVaer Tradition

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

Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
Tradition100m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Tan

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$179

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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.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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