Lorier AstravsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

The Lorier Astra is praised for its outstanding details and design language, hitting a "dressy sports watch" vibe with a beautiful sector dial and lume. Owners note its versatile, do-it-all design with classic proportions and refined details like beveled markers, making it suitable for both formal and casual wear. The watch wears slightly larger than its 36mm case suggests, closer to 38mm, with lugs that taper and curve downward to fit well on smaller wrists. However, the bracelet feels a bit light, some screws are difficult to remove, and the Miyota movement can gain around 8 seconds in 12 hours with potentially offset date numerals. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Astra highly for its dressy sports watch aesthetic and refined details at its price point.

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 is praised for its minimalistic design, with owners highlighting its ability to slide under a cuff due to its thin profile, and its attractive movement for the price. Reviewers note the galvanized gray dial with an eggshell texture, gold-plated hands and indices, and the manually wound Alpha caliber with a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 38mm Orion Datum recommended for larger wrists, while others prefer the 35mm for classic proportions and consider the date function unnecessary on a dress watch. A point of contention among owners is the lug length, with some finding the 45mm measurement potentially awkward on smaller wrists despite the 35mm case diameter. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 highly for its elegant, slim profile and refined finishing at its price point.