Five Reasons For the Lorier Neptune 3. And One Against This Dive Watch. Review

[@Great-Scott]

I have the exact same watch (one of three Loriers) and I have no issues with the bracelet. It happens to be one of my favorites of my 150+ watch collection. I enjoyed hearing your perspectives.

[@VintageDigitalWatches]

The elastic strap is adjustable, you just have to slide up and down the adjustment buckle depending on your wrist.

[@MrMadvillan]

The acrylic crystal is a nice reminder that we need not always default to sapphire.

[@brianmason744]

Lorier is a one-of-a-kind brand. Thanks Tim for your truth and honesty and let me not forget realness in this watch world. Stay true to yourself and enjoy your weekend.

[@CasebackWatches]

Thank you, have a nice weekend too.

[@michaelbedford8017]

@@CasebackWatches Dear Tim, I know that you will never be able to get one in your lightbox, but: How about doing a show on the watches of 'George Daniels' and his protege, 'Roger Smith', the best watchmakers of the last 100 years. Surely this would inspire true enthusiasts. Btw. Daniels invented the Omega Co-axial movement, which he designed, and made every piece by hand. Omega started using it when the patent ran out. This is the best horological story since 'John Harrison'. Daniels only made 30+ watches in his lifetime (about one a year). Smith makes about 10 a year.

[@brianmason744]

@@michaelbedford8017 that would be a great show; however, Tim already has true enthusiasts.

[@chia-mingyang5804]

@@michaelbedford8017 No, Daniels just sold it to Omega.

[@simsalb]

Nice to see you checked out this fab watch from my local city (NYC) Tim. I placed an order literally the week they launched it and it still has lots of wrist time. A versatile piece and it successfully rocks the vintage vibe. Mine is the black gilt version.

[@Bhethar]

I was always tempted to get a Lorrier, they are such good looking watches! Gotta say Tim, you never showed me a watch I have not liked 😄

[@iangraham705]

Got a black and gilt version, agree that bracelet doesn’t quite work (which isn’t a view shared by a lot of reviewers) and it works much better on leather as a sort of smart casual watch

[@philspencelayh5464]

Nice watch. More watches should fit acrylic, if you aren't fitting sapphire it looks much better than mineral glass and pretty easy to keep looking good.

[@ianmichelino9697]

👍 2 Lorier, Tim! Well done, ménage-a-homage: Rolex 6538 Sub with no-date / gilt dial and hands; vintage Seamaster sword hands and thin bezel; ubiquitous Seiko squared-links in a jingly-jangly bracelet.

[@shaharyarsheikh5291]

its kond of the package seiko shpuld be delivering rn

[@ianmichelino9697]

@@shaharyarsheikh5291 Exactly! I forgot to also give some love to the Miyota 9000-series in the Neptune 3. Love the wobble - love the accuracy. I have a 9015 in a bespoke Tiger Concept from Hong Kong - best movement on Earth for the money.

[@springthyme501]

I'd say the case design and bracelet also come from omega. The 57 seamaster 300 specifically.

[@ianmichelino9697]

@@springthyme501 That’s the one!! Thanks for running down the specific Seamaster model, Jake! 😀

[@Robert-rx6rk]

I'm glad to see when the designers homaged the menage, they left out the date and the cyclops carbuncle.

[@jwags24]

I absolutely love this watch. I’ve considered selling my black dial for the GMT, but I’m afraid of losing my accuracy with a different movement.

[@map4000]

The parachute strap is up side down btw 😁 They are funky but nice for a sporty daily wear makes it extremely light imo. :)

[@andrei-cosmin.popa85]

I reckon there's plenty of great things about this watch, but I cannot time my eggs with that bezel. And I'd most likely scratch that lovely acrylic in a matter of hours, as I usually do, so no. Thank you for the video!

[@Bonpu]

That stretchy strap is a French Marine Nationale or Parachute strap. They were originally crafted from - parachute parts. Quite trendy now. I‘d post a useful link but don’t want it to get blocked.

[@michaelbedford8017]

That fine 'wine' coloured cordovin would make a superb leather-fronted (satin-backed) waistcoat for wearing under a plain black suit on more formal occasions.

[@UnseenHero]

I have the version two which I adore. I bought it used, so never got to experience the unboxing experience. Didn't know they included that strap with the bracelet! Loved the review, keep it up! Unfortunately your video didn't show up in my sub feed. Luckily came across it despite being subscribed

[@CasebackWatches]

Did you hid the bell next to the subscribe button? I think then it will work.

[@brianmsahin]

A really very good looking watch and the plexiglass looks good. Very good timekeeping too. My only criticism is that more serious divers like myself would stay away from watches without the standard minute markers to 20 minutes on the bezel, if they are going on a deeper dive, but markers would probably take away from the design aesthetic of this piece which does make it a fashion diver to some extent, and there's nothing wrong with that as many don't buy dive watches to dive anyway. I'd definitely buy it as a casual piece myself, it's very refined and looks more expensive than it is.

[@andrewd7586]

Nice review Tim of a very good watch! I’ve got the exact same model you have & yes it just looks so good. I’m more fine with the bracelet. Still it does look good on the leather.😎👍🏻

[@wescobts]

Tim as always a great video. I have been looking at Lorier for a while now, seems to be a solid company.

[@CptnWinkee]

Have the same one. Totally scratched my itch for an Omega Spectre.

[@brunonjezic6208]

I love that blue, i would love to see it next to your Oris diver. Speaking of sapphire that looks like plexi, new James Bond Seamaster has crazy AR. I newer saw this in life before. Really interesting

[@ozludo]

As always Tim, your videos are a pleasure. Many thanks. I've seen one Neptune in the flesh, on a deep blue stingray strap. It was discrete, but very attractive. Wear it in good health.

[@CasebackWatches]

Thank you!

[@samwoodfin]

What kind of bundt strap would that hide make? Could be beautiful.

[@rankbadyin4147]

Maybe suit a beads of rice? But it's a beauty. Congratulations on your purchase

[@stuart150]

Baltic answer that one...

[@rankbadyin4147]

@@stuart150 agreed but, entirely subjective, I think this just edges yhe aquascaphe on looks.....

[@stuartcole4845]

People are always underestimating those Miyota 9 series movements!

[@evan3076]

What is that jacket you're wearing in the closing shot? I wish you would produce more men's fashion videos, Tim.

[@CasebackWatches]

I bought that ages ago straight from the rack. Brand is H.I.S. I'm not even sure, if it is actually a common brand or something generic. But it looks good and the fit is close to perfection.

[@idid1866]

Your on a roll ,Tim...great review as usual!⌚👍

[@CasebackWatches]

Thanks!

[@TheDanibus]

Cool leather strap! Could you tell me where you got it? I am always looking to add more straps to my collection, and I love the look of that one.

[@CasebackWatches]

That brown strap is a Caseback No. 1, available in my online store: www.casebackwatches.com/en

[@TheDanibus]

@@CasebackWatches Oh wow, thank you! Do you make those straps yourself? I love supporting small businesses. I just joined your channel, and I am trying learn more about leather goods (especially watch straps). I appreciate you!

[@CasebackWatches]

@@TheDanibus I make leather goods myself, but not straps. Too small ;-) My straps therefore come from a small manufacturer in Germany. Handmade, top-notch quality.

[@47zero]

That Lorier looks great on your strap, looking forward to an 18mm version ....and hahaha, couldn't resist to tease you over the Oris. Glenn said you'd go running straight to your watch box to check it's still there ....you are sure you still have it, right 😏?

[@CasebackWatches]

Devil!

[@finesse49]

Nice watch apart from the hour hand. I dislike all arrow hands (apart from unobtrusive second hands) which is too bad because some otherwise good looking watches like the Aqua Terra are off the table for me.

[@peterkull8354]

This Lorier Sign looks like a drill sergeant´s rank, however a nice watch. Does it have a ghost position ?

[@CasebackWatches]

No ghost position.

[@baronbristow8764]

I chose the Baltic aquascaphe over this one… it was a tough decision

[@mariog7213]

It is a tough choice. I chose the Neptune but I’d definitely get the Baltic gmt over the Lorier Hyperion.

[@stuartcole4845]

I’ve owned both and in my opinion the finishing and the plexi were better on the Lorier but everything else was better about the Baltic, especially the bracelet. It’s one of the most comfortable bracelets I’ve ever worn.

[@poulwinther]

I was in the same place from before the Aquascaphe was launched. Suddenly Squale launched the TGV 30 Atmos and that's what I got.

[@kosmar]

lorier is just adorable as a brand over all

[@franco2739]

I wish you made straps in different colours.

[@CasebackWatches]

The plan is to offer more variations in the future, but one have to start somewhere ... ;-)

[@helenadams8215]

lovely vintage diver without faux lume, nice.

[@michaelcozens7537]

Wow. Tim gets a dive watch, whatever next…GShock 👍

[@CasebackWatches]

Newa! :-D

[@lilyungpeepee]

I find that the end links don't suit the lugs because they seem to be more rounded and they don't line up with the lugs. It kind of ruins the sharp look of the case and the rest of the bracelet.

[@thaumaturgeishere331]

Great review.

[@fcc5923]

This took me by "suprise", as count Olaf would say :)

[@davidwarburton8890]

Nice find!

[@jpdavis6042]

Thought it looked too flat, dish plate affect on your wrist. I bought a Neptune, found it fitting like a flat frying pan on my wrist, large crown gouged hand, case symmetry/lugs design flaws, dots overfilled, glare/distortion. IMO

[@hlaluminiumengineering4292]

Nice watch, BUT: most microbrands are way overpriced. Consider; most case machining is outsourced cnc, movements off the shelf etc, ditto main strap components. Ref Casio Duro.

[@Andrew.W75]

I think you are being a bit harsh, this watch is very nicely made & better than you would get from a mainstream brand for this price. As for a off the shelf movement, you can't really expect a decent mechanical in house movement for this price!

[@MichaelV89]

downside is the unidirectional rotor, which is noisy other than that no other complain

[@johnanth]

I think that hide is a good colour for a women's purse. I don't know how many female viewers you have though, or their partners who'd buy one...

[@TechnoLawyer]

I'd love to see a watch strap made from that cordovan. Will you ship your existing stuff to the US?

[@CasebackWatches]

Yes, shipping to the US is no problem.

[@deedee8568]

Lucky Cormac ✨✨

[@shaharyarsheikh5291]

So the ever present controversial question.... will you wear it with a suit Tim😜... I think you can btw imo its the overall look rather than the presence of a bezel...

[@CasebackWatches]

In fact I've worn it with a more casual suit, but on a leather strap.

[@shaharyarsheikh5291]

@@CasebackWatches Thats two infractions.... you are sentenced to only looking at richardmille monstrosities when you want to peruse watch designs for three to five days😂😂😂😂😂

[@emm_arr]

So all OK for wearing with your tux under a wetsuit.

[@JonathanChow5]

1st⌚

[@CasebackWatches]

Congrats! ;-)

[@47zero]

49th

[@stevefox8605]

Honestly does nothing for me - too generic, too small and plexiglass. Good review tho, Cheers Tim 👍🏻

[@CasebackWatches]

Thanks!