I own the white dial Falcon II and just got the new Neptune IV - classy, beautiful watches, both of them! The value and the care with which they iterate on their designs is truly impressive. They're all neo-vintage with recognizable design cues, but none of their watches feel derivative to me in any way. Lorier has a way of satisfying my watch cravings - it'll be quite some time I think before I feel the need to add another to my collection, and when I do, at this rate it just might be another Lorier!
I sold my Lorier Falcon 2. Times were hard. I regret it so much. Beautiful watch. So well made. +4 seconds per day. Excellent watch. Cannot get it again. Huge mistake.
I have one of these in the post after a recomendation from a friend, watching your review has made me even more excited Leo! A really nicely produced video, loved the lighting, pace, delivery, background, glass of wine…😂 I want to pour myself one now and sit through some more of your content! Subscribed 👌
Who wants to wear a watch that never ages, never scratches, etc., when the wearer is getting older, with more winkles, day-by-day. Let your watch age with you and you will be happier.
I love my Black/Gilt Falcon II! Everything about it is done very well. I think I like that version III better & definitely like the improvements made to the bracelet. I really like the acrylic crystal; it gives it a ton of character that is lacking on a flat-crystal watch.
@@adams1253 I think so. It’s very well done & the case has a nice chamfer that is as sharp as my BB58’s. It’s very comfortable because it’s so small & light.
Dang it's so good. Do a video of this vs the 4512 as the perfect everyday field watch from a microbrand under 1k! I already went for my 4512 but in the situation i was a year ago that comparison would have really helped me.
I hope they do another run of the III. I missed out on it and could only sign up to be notified if becomes available again. I really like it. I can't wait to get my Astra as well!
I have owned the Lorier Falcon 2 with the blue dial and it was a wonderful watch with a vintage vibe but I really like my 1974 Seiko Lord Marvel 36000 high beat model and it to is very accurate for a watch that is almost 50 years old. I prefer vintage because of the smaller sizes and a lot of bank for your buck.
I have the blue on white Neptune 3. Love that watch. I hope they release a new blue version. I might upgrade if they do. The only thing I wish they added was a otf micro adjust clasp.
Falcon I: Too big Falcon II: Perfect Watch. Better Version of the Black Bay 36. Falcon III: Love it. Better Version of modern Explorers. Falcon IV: Hopefully the better version of the Omega Railmaster 1957? That will be hard to achieve though :D
@@LeoVinteler I guarantee you: If we would put the Logo of an expensive brand on the Lorier, everyone would rave about it. Our monkey brains work like that.
Great review! I'm just wondering whether the bracelet on Falcon 3 feels light and cheap. I currently own a seiko SNKL45, which is really a nice watch, however the bracelet comes with the watch isn't the best IMO. Now i'm looking into Falcon 3 and hoping this watch would be an upgrade.
Definitely an upgrade, the bracelet is amazing and if you have interest, in a few months Lorier will have the Epsilon bracelet available to purchase. It is on the new Astra, that bracelet is more of a Tudor Jubilee design and it is also amazing. 👌🏼
Fabulous review, as always! I'm eying this one for quite some time, but I'm deciding between this and Smith's honeycomb dial. I like the oyster case shape and the riveted bracelet, but I also like a bit of originality and neo-vintage design in microbrands. Design-aside, I also have very thin wrists and I feel every mm in lug to lug matters - and Smiths seems more compact than Lorier. Since you've handed both watches, what would you choose in terms of quality and feel?
Thx brother. For me the Lorier would work better. More of a design choice. I like it more. The Smiths are awesome, don’t get me wrong, but you can really see a Rolex in it. 🙋🏻♂️🍷
Hi, I have the smiths everest gilt dial version and the lorier falcon 3.. my take is that the two watch wears and feel different. The falcon 3 wears slightly bigger and it wears more comfortable and closer on the wrist while the smiths wears more compact. The smiths feel more substantial/heavier with its high antimagnetism and the bracelet feels of higher quality. However, I am sticking with lorier as it just feels special with the acrylic.. also, I prefer the white indices on the lorier as compared to the light greenish tint indices on the smiths. So, I guess if you are leaning towards vintage style, then lorier falcon 3 is close to perfect.. Smiths will be the one to go for if you want a modern rolex alternative. Also, I feel that the lorier on its steel bracelet feels like an integrated bracelet kind of watch.
Hi Leo…I like your channel…great review…I pre-ordered a Falcon 3 and very much look forward to getting it hopefully in May. In my Railmaster/Ranchero part 2 video I mentioned the FALCON 3 as the closest thing to a Ranchero-Railmaster hybrid. You and I have the same wrist size and I also have a 114270. Next to the Explorer, the Falcon’s dial looks a bit smaller. Does it make it look like a smaller watch on the wrist? Thank you
Feels a bit smaller because of the dial, you are on point but still feels amazing. The Falcon has something special in its design. The fit on my wrist and weight make it very easy to wear. I really like the waffle dial and hands Lorier uses and I appreciate the fact that it does not look like a direct copy, like a Smiths, let’s say. If you love your Explorer, you gonna really enjoy the Falcon’s vintage looks and feel. I salut you friend 🙋🏻♂️🍻
Top notch Sir, much obliged for the review. Its really strange these watches are 36mm but the Rolex looks much bigger like a 38 or a 39mm. I'm really torn between this or the astra with the white dile.
@@LeoVinteler indeed I ordered the Falcon this afternoon since I'm looking for a watch that has the explorer 1st edition vibe but has its own character, I also was blown away by the zephyr so I ordered one also.
Leo, love your videos and attention to detail. You've had the opportunity to test both the Lorier Falcon III and the Islander Manhasset. Which one gives you the closest feel to your Explorer? Is the Lorier worth the increase in price over the Manhasset? Cheers.
Great review, Leo! 🍻 I'm waiting for the next round of Falcon 3's. I emailed Lorier, and they said it might be another week or two. But; I didn't see that I could preorder.
@@LeoVinteler Indeed! I ordered my Falcon III yesterday afternoon right after I received email notification that 'The Falcon Has Landed'. It is scheduled to arrive on Monday the 12th! 🍻👍 Thanks again, Leo!
What do you think about cracks? I dropped my falcon3 and cracked the inner side of the crystal... abt less than a cm on the part where the crystal curves.. I feel like buying a new falcon3.. 😢 the crack can only be seen at an angle though if I look from the 6 oclock
Steeldive recently released a €100 explorer homage with a VH31 sweeping quartz movement. For a design that’s meant to be durable, thin and light, I’d pick quartz every single day.
Damnit, I might be a vintage entusiast. I thought I would never buy a new watch that did not have a sapphire crystal... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ But here I am with a black/gilt Neptune IV on the way after my morning coffee. Watching your videos made me pull the trigger. :P
I own the white dial Falcon II and just got the new Neptune IV - classy, beautiful watches, both of them! The value and the care with which they iterate on their designs is truly impressive. They're all neo-vintage with recognizable design cues, but none of their watches feel derivative to me in any way. Lorier has a way of satisfying my watch cravings - it'll be quite some time I think before I feel the need to add another to my collection, and when I do, at this rate it just might be another Lorier!
Can’t agree more friend. I also had the Neptune. Older, I believe mine was the ll variant. Loved it. Might have to get the lV date. Looks amazing
This is my favorite watch in my collection. It’s the perfect size and the look is like a 1016 but also very different.
I sold my Lorier Falcon 2. Times were hard. I regret it so much. Beautiful watch. So well made. +4 seconds per day. Excellent watch. Cannot get it again. Huge mistake.
i've done the same. we do what we do. but at least we can appreciate great work.
I have one of these in the post after a recomendation from a friend, watching your review has made me even more excited Leo! A really nicely produced video, loved the lighting, pace, delivery, background, glass of wine…😂 I want to pour myself one now and sit through some more of your content! Subscribed 👌
By all means🍷
Hope you have enough wine😄😄🙋🏻♂️
Who wants to wear a watch that never ages, never scratches, etc., when the wearer is getting older, with more winkles, day-by-day. Let your watch age with you and you will be happier.
Original and different design, i love it
I love my Black/Gilt Falcon II! Everything about it is done very well. I think I like that version III better & definitely like the improvements made to the bracelet. I really like the acrylic crystal; it gives it a ton of character that is lacking on a flat-crystal watch.
Absolutely. That Neptune is amazing, the Falcon lll has become a proven daily piece. No doubt 🙋🏻♂️🍻
Worth the money?
@@adams1253 I think so. It’s very well done & the case has a nice chamfer that is as sharp as my BB58’s. It’s very comfortable because it’s so small & light.
Love your style my man. You focus on what matters.
Thx Ben. Cheers man 🍷
Hoping my Falcon 3 arrives soon ❤
Hope so too Gary. It’s an awesome piece 🙋🏻♂️🍻
Same here, in the meantime, my Neptune just arrived and I’m stoked.
I see I'm not the only one here who is waiting on the next batch to ship. Also very excited.
@@Cheeseiest1 I keep checking my emails.
Eagerly awaiting mine aswell! I'm gonna cross my fingers for first week of May realistically
Love it. Love the crown size.
It fits this Watch perfectly 👌🏼🙋🏻♂️🍷
Dang it's so good. Do a video of this vs the 4512 as the perfect everyday field watch from a microbrand under 1k! I already went for my 4512 but in the situation i was a year ago that comparison would have really helped me.
I hope they do another run of the III. I missed out on it and could only sign up to be notified if becomes available again. I really like it. I can't wait to get my Astra as well!
There’s always Next time!👌🏼🙋🏻♂️
I have owned the Lorier Falcon 2 with the blue dial and it was a wonderful watch with a vintage vibe but I really like my 1974 Seiko Lord Marvel 36000 high beat model and it to is very accurate for a watch that is almost 50 years old. I prefer vintage because of the smaller sizes and a lot of bank for your buck.
I have the blue on white Neptune 3. Love that watch. I hope they release a new blue version. I might upgrade if they do. The only thing I wish they added was a otf micro adjust clasp.
The Blue one is 👌🏼. An otf adjustment would be awesome🙋🏻♂️🍻
I for one, LOVE all my acrylic dial watches. 😁
🙋🏻♂️🍻 cheers E 👍🏻
I thinking about Astra and new Gemini 2. :)
Nice review. Can't wait to get mine on wrist!
Nice review! The falcon 3 is what the new Tudor Ranger should have been. 👍🏼
Falcon I: Too big
Falcon II: Perfect Watch. Better Version of the Black Bay 36.
Falcon III: Love it. Better Version of modern Explorers.
Falcon IV: Hopefully the better version of the Omega Railmaster 1957? That will be hard to achieve though :D
Sounds like you really like this piece 😂😂🙋🏻♂️🍷
@@LeoVinteler I guarantee you: If we would put the Logo of an expensive brand on the Lorier, everyone would rave about it. Our monkey brains work like that.
Btw: I personally love the Lorier only with the strap from the Serica watch.
Just See the relio solstice in black…. And let’s talk around a good glass of 😊
I think the Relio looks more Luxurious tho. It is Very Nice 🙋🏻♂️🍻
Great review! I'm just wondering whether the bracelet on Falcon 3 feels light and cheap. I currently own a seiko SNKL45, which is really a nice watch, however the bracelet comes with the watch isn't the best IMO. Now i'm looking into Falcon 3 and hoping this watch would be an upgrade.
Definitely an upgrade, the bracelet is amazing and if you have interest, in a few months Lorier will have the Epsilon bracelet available to purchase. It is on the new Astra, that bracelet is more of a Tudor Jubilee design and it is also amazing. 👌🏼
Fabulous review, as always! I'm eying this one for quite some time, but I'm deciding between this and Smith's honeycomb dial. I like the oyster case shape and the riveted bracelet, but I also like a bit of originality and neo-vintage design in microbrands. Design-aside, I also have very thin wrists and I feel every mm in lug to lug matters - and Smiths seems more compact than Lorier. Since you've handed both watches, what would you choose in terms of quality and feel?
Thx brother. For me the Lorier would work better. More of a design choice. I like it more.
The Smiths are awesome, don’t get me wrong, but you can really see a Rolex in it.
🙋🏻♂️🍷
Hi, I have the smiths everest gilt dial version and the lorier falcon 3.. my take is that the two watch wears and feel different. The falcon 3 wears slightly bigger and it wears more comfortable and closer on the wrist while the smiths wears more compact.
The smiths feel more substantial/heavier with its high antimagnetism and the bracelet feels of higher quality.
However, I am sticking with lorier as it just feels special with the acrylic.. also, I prefer the white indices on the lorier as compared to the light greenish tint indices on the smiths.
So, I guess if you are leaning towards vintage style, then lorier falcon 3 is close to perfect.. Smiths will be the one to go for if you want a modern rolex alternative. Also, I feel that the lorier on its steel bracelet feels like an integrated bracelet kind of watch.
@@yusufbest4475 the acrylic is pure class, no doubt and I loved the bracelet look and feel also.
@@yusufbest4475 Thanks for that answe! And Leo also. My mind is now clear - I should get both watches!
Would Love to have it. Hope they open up a europe warehouse soon. The extrra 150 dollars import vat makes it just too epensive for what it is.
Hi Leo…I like your channel…great review…I pre-ordered a Falcon 3 and very much look forward to getting it hopefully in May. In my Railmaster/Ranchero part 2 video I mentioned the FALCON 3 as the closest thing to a Ranchero-Railmaster hybrid. You and I have the same wrist size and I also have a 114270. Next to the Explorer, the Falcon’s dial looks a bit smaller. Does it make it look like a smaller watch on the wrist?
Thank you
Feels a bit smaller because of the dial, you are on point but still feels amazing. The Falcon has something special in its design. The fit on my wrist and weight make it very easy to wear.
I really like the waffle dial and hands Lorier uses and I appreciate the fact that it does not look like a direct copy, like a Smiths, let’s say.
If you love your Explorer, you gonna really enjoy the Falcon’s vintage looks and feel.
I salut you friend 🙋🏻♂️🍻
@@LeoVinteler
Ok, I'm sold!... actually, I put in my order a few days ago, so I already WAS sold😀...just have to wait now.
Top notch Sir, much obliged for the review.
Its really strange these watches are 36mm but the Rolex looks much bigger like a 38 or a 39mm.
I'm really torn between this or the astra with the white dile.
Falcon feels more like a toolwatch, the Astra is more sophisticated. 🙋🏻♂️
@@LeoVinteler indeed I ordered the Falcon this afternoon since I'm looking for a watch that has the explorer 1st edition vibe but has its own character, I also was blown away by the zephyr so I ordered one also.
@@QXZ9027MKII man you gonna love it. 🫵🏻🍻
@@LeoVinteler Thanks Sir,,, 🙏🙏😁
Leo, love your videos and attention to detail. You've had the opportunity to test both the Lorier Falcon III and the Islander Manhasset. Which one gives you the closest feel to your Explorer? Is the Lorier worth the increase in price over the Manhasset? Cheers.
I believe the Lorier is a better watch. Thx 🙋🏻♂️
Good taste 👅
Nice review.
I prefer the Serica you have there way way more
Thx. The Serica is a stunning piece 🙋🏻♂️
Great review, Leo! 🍻 I'm waiting for the next round of Falcon 3's. I emailed Lorier, and they said it might be another week or two.
But; I didn't see that I could preorder.
It’s available today on lorier website
@@LeoVinteler Indeed! I ordered my Falcon III yesterday afternoon right after I received email notification that 'The Falcon Has Landed'. It is scheduled to arrive on Monday the 12th! 🍻👍
Thanks again, Leo!
@@spydergkh6337 good for you brother. Enjoy 🙋🏻♂️🍻
I’ve got that watch. It’s OK, but not amazing. And its main weak point are the hands. They need better finishing, they are just stamped out.
What do you think about cracks? I dropped my falcon3 and cracked the inner side of the crystal... abt less than a cm on the part where the crystal curves.. I feel like buying a new falcon3.. 😢 the crack can only be seen at an angle though if I look from the 6 oclock
Sent it back and have the crystal replaced. Can’t be that much. It if was sapphire it would’ve just shattered totally
Lmao the lady here tried to be cool drinking wine and choked. Twice!!! Lol, lmao even.
@@Flikksverdelger you funny 👍🏻
Looks like an Omega Rail Master
It’s definitely a combination of the Railmaster and the Explorer 🙋🏻♂️
Steeldive recently released a €100 explorer homage with a VH31 sweeping quartz movement. For a design that’s meant to be durable, thin and light, I’d pick quartz every single day.
I expect one for my birthday to bro.
😂😂😂. Tre Sa dam șpagă
Noroc ca avem pile.
Damnit, I might be a vintage entusiast.
I thought I would never buy a new watch that did not have a sapphire crystal...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
But here I am with a black/gilt Neptune IV on the way after my morning coffee.
Watching your videos made me pull the trigger.
:P
😄😄😄. Good for you, the Neptune is amazing. I have the lV and I just got in the Neptune OG. Their first watch ever.
I personally dislike that big arrowhead hour hand. Full dauphin handset would've made it better for me.
How does this compare to the timefactor Everest?
I find it to be an overall better watch. Dial is also the same size as an Explorer’s dial, fits perfectly and looks amazing
So you would suggest getting a Lorier then? The Everest has very bad reviews for customer support it seems.
- Your Explorer looks like a 39mm next to the Falcon.
😂😂. It’s not but the dial is bigger on the Explorer.
Glove?
islander watches
@@jjjjjj-ds7eq that was the point of the question.