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Lorier ZephyrvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$325

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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