as i was scrolling down i was going to say Seiko - nice clean dial - but then i saw the Lorier and man i like that dial - more interesting! And even the bracelet. I'd vote for the Falcon.
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Seiko SARB033 vs Lorier Falcon III
Hi,
I'm seeking help here. I'm after a watch for a daily wear for around the £500 mark, I have narrowed it down to Seiko SARB033 (Ebay) and The Lorier Falcon III (Brand new). I can only buy one. I really really like the look of both of these. I just cant decide on which one to buy, a SARB033 from ebay or a Microbrand.
Which one would you choose? and Why?
Seiko SARB033
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Lorier Falcon III
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I'm seeking help here. I'm after a watch for a daily wear for around the £500 mark, I have narrowed it down to Seiko SARB033 (Ebay) and The Lorier Falcon III (Brand new). I can only buy one. I really really like the look of both of these. I just cant decide on which one to buy, a SARB033 from ebay or a Microbrand.
Which one would you choose? and Why?
Seiko SARB033
Lorier Falcon III
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Seiko's product photography is so bad it's criminal. Whoever oversees that part of their business should be shot.
This thread needs a better image to go by.
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Lorier makes a nice watch for the money. But between these two, I prefer the Seiko, based on looks alone, and ignoring specs.
Good luck with the decision.
This thread needs a better image to go by.
Lorier makes a nice watch for the money. But between these two, I prefer the Seiko, based on looks alone, and ignoring specs.
Good luck with the decision.
I have both and love both. All other things being equal (discounting the fact the SARB is used), I would go SARB if it were me. It fits me perfect—even the stock bracelet, which some people have trouble finding a good fit. It has an absolutely classic design that will never go out of style, and it looks good in pretty much all lighting. The trade off is it can be boring.
While the Falcon implements classic design language as well, it does so by harmonizing Omega and Rolex. So it has less identity in that respect, and sometimes feels less cohesive compared to the SARB. But it wears very well, and can blend in to any situation. The dial plays well with the light. Catch it at the right angle and it looks upscale:
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At other angles, the puffy indices exude the vintage character:
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I otherwise prefer new watches and so would go with the Lorier unless the SARB you’re looking at is immaculate. Both movements perform similarly for me. The SARB is a modern classic whereas the the Falcon has a better size IMO.
While the Falcon implements classic design language as well, it does so by harmonizing Omega and Rolex. So it has less identity in that respect, and sometimes feels less cohesive compared to the SARB. But it wears very well, and can blend in to any situation. The dial plays well with the light. Catch it at the right angle and it looks upscale:
At other angles, the puffy indices exude the vintage character:
I otherwise prefer new watches and so would go with the Lorier unless the SARB you’re looking at is immaculate. Both movements perform similarly for me. The SARB is a modern classic whereas the the Falcon has a better size IMO.
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