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Lorier AstravsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Astra
LorierAstra
MSRP $599
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra36mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Astra40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Astra50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Astra$599
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$399

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What people say

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Lorier Astra

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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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