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Lorier ZephyrvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Champagne

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$450

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What people say

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Lorier Zephyr

Owners widely praise the Lorier Zephyr for its stunning guilloche-style dial, refined and perfectly sized unique case shape, and comfortable wearability. The Miyota 9 series movement is noted by owners as being a little noisy, with a rotor whirring audible on quick hand movements. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Zephyr highly for its distinctive dial and case design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and value for money are praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived rattle are noted as a drawback.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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