Lorier is a two-person micro-brand founded and run by husband-and-wife team, Lorenzo and Lauren Ortega. Both Lorenzo and Lauren have a love for classic watch design and adventure, and they wanted to create a watch that looked like a vintage piece, but one that was also built to modern specs. Something that one wouldn’t have to worry about banging around on the trail or under the sea.
The result of their efforts is the Neptune diver. Inspired by vintage watches like the Rolex 6538 “big crown” Submariner, the Tudor Submariner, the Omega CK2913 Seamaster, and the Seiko “62MAS,” the Neptune does a great job of delivering the goods without feeling overly derivative. The Neptune was designed to look and feel vintage, yet be robust and reliable while still being affordable, and I really feel like these watches hit the mark. Others seem to agree with that sentiment, as the watches appear to have broken away from the pack to really resonate with watch-heads. Let’s dive right in.
$389

Review: Lorier Neptune Collection

Case
Stainless steel

Movement
SII (Seiko) NH35A

Dial
Black/black “gilt”/blue

Lume
Super-LumiNova BG W9

Lens
Domed plexiglass

Strap
Steel bracelet

Water Resistance
200 meters

Dimensions
38.5 x 48mm

Thickness
14.3mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Screw-down

Warranty
Yes

Price
$389

The stainless steel case has that classic “skin diver” shape, with thick lugs that...