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Lorier MerlinvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Merlin
LorierMerlin
MSRP $549
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merlin36mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Merlin40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Merlin50m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Merlin$549
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$449

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What people say

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Lorier Merlin

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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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