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Lorier Astra Cosmic BluevsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Astra Cosmic Blue
LorierAstra Cosmic Blue
MSRP $499
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra Cosmic Blue36mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Astra Cosmic Blue40h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Astra Cosmic Blue50m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Astra Cosmic Blue$499
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Steel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$463

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What people say

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Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue for its beautiful, vintage 1960s aesthetic and comfortable 36mm size, fitting well even after initial adjustment. Some community members appreciate its clean lines and attractive design, though a few wish for more variation in the brand's case and bracelet designs across its models. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue highly for its stunning, dressy vintage appeal and wearability.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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