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Lorier ZephyrvsLongines Record 30mm

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Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
Record 30mm
LonginesRecord 30mm
MSRP $2,250

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What people say

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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.

Longines Record 30mm

Owners widely praise the Longines Record 30mm for its COSC-certified automatic movement, elegant design featuring a white dial with Roman numerals and striking blue hands, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its excellent value for money. Some reviewers and owners note that the 30mm case, while fitting smaller wrists well, can wear a bit large for its size, and one reviewer found its thickness slightly incongruous with its width. The movement's rotor has been described as noisy by one owner, and another reported accuracy issues with a diamond-embellished model, losing a minute per week. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines Record 30mm a highly regarded, elegant, and reliable automatic chronometer that offers significant value, particularly for its COSC certification and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
Record 30mm30mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr
Record 30mm
Water Resistance
Zephyr
Record 30mm
MSRP
Zephyr$549
Record 30mm$2,250

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
30mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
0mm
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
White matt
Indices
Applied

Movement

1 specs
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$2,250
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