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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss-made quality and accuracy of +/- 4 seconds per day are highlighted. Concerns regarding sizing and price are noted.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
G2 Meridian GMT
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Soprod C125
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$399
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