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Lorier ZephyrvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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