Horage DecafluxvsLorier Merlin

The Horage Decaflux is praised for its innovative in-house K3 movement, featuring a silicon escapement and a 96-hour power reserve, along with chronometer certification and a slim 9.98mm profile. Reviewers note its tinted sapphire crystal, lightning bolt seconds hand, and bracelet with an integrated vibe and thin clasp. The watch is priced at CHF 2,750, with preorder pricing at CHF 2,500, representing a strong value for an in-house Swiss movement. Some reviewers find the lightning bolt seconds hand slightly too wide and note a direct design homage to the Rolex Milgauss. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Decaflux highly for its technical innovation and value proposition at its price point.

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.