Lorier
- Founded
- 2017
- Based in
- New York, USA
- In our catalog
- 3 watches from $700 to $800
Lorier makes watches that look like they came out of the 1960s, with modern build quality and very approachable prices. The brand is run by a husband-and-wife team in New York and has developed a loyal following for its warm, vintage-style designs.
History
Lauren and Lorenzo Ortega founded Lorier in 2017. Their first watch, the Neptune dive watch, used a domed acrylic-style crystal, a gilt dial and a slim case inspired by 1960s divers. They followed with the Falcon, a field watch in the spirit of the classic Explorer, and the Hyperion GMT.
The brand keeps production in small batches and updates its models over time, releasing new series rather than many different models.
Signature models
- Neptune: A vintage-style 39 mm diver with a domed crystal and gilt details.
- Falcon IV: A 36 mm field watch, simple and versatile.
- Hyperion GMT: A GMT with a vintage look.
What it's known for
Lorier uses a scratch-resistant "Hyalite" crystal that looks like vintage acrylic. The movements are Japanese automatic calibers, and the cases are slim and comfortable.
Price and positioning
Lorier watches cost from about $500 to $800. That's Baltic and Vaer territory, and below Seiko's better Prospex divers. If you've ever been tempted by a 1960s diver at a flea market but don't want the risks of buying vintage, a Neptune is the safer route.
Lorier watches in our library
- Lorier Falcon IV ($700)
- Lorier Neptune ($700)
- Lorier Hyperion GMT ($800)