Lorier MerlinvsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange

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.

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange for its comfortable feel on the wrist and vintage aesthetic, with one owner stating the brand "crushed it with this one." This model is a re-imagining using NOS Swiss-made cases from the 1970s, featuring a 40x43mm size, a black sunburst sandwich dial, and orange X1 Superluminova indices and hands. It is equipped with a Sellita SW-210 handwound movement, has 0m water resistance, and a friction-fit bezel with metallic orange markings. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange highly for its unique vintage character and comfortable wearability.