Lorier MerlinvsYema Navygraf FSM Bronze

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 Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze for its wearable 38.5mm bronze case and comfortable, high-quality parachute strap. The in-house YEMA2000 movement is noted as a positive. The watch features a glossy black dial with elongated markers and hands coated in Super-LumiNova, powered by the YEMA2000 calibre with a 42-hour power reserve, regulated to -/+ 10 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze highly for its comfortable wearability and the quality of its strap and in-house movement.