Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition)vsLorier Merlin

The Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition) is praised for its slim, sporty, and versatile design, featuring a well-finished 39.5mm case with a 9.95mm thickness and 150m water resistance. It is powered by a La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement offering a 68-hour power reserve, tested to -/+7 seconds per day. The dial features contemporary baton markers and Super-LumiNova filled hands and markers. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's refined build and sporty reimagining of the brand's debut model.

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.