Which is cheaper, the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $4,500 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 — a $4,001 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 36mm for the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue.

What movement does the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue runs a automatic caliber, while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Lorier Astra Cosmic BluevsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

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MSRP $499

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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MSRP $4,500

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Astra Cosmic Blue36mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

Astra Cosmic Blue40h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

Astra Cosmic Blue50m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

Astra Cosmic Blue$499

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$4,500

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