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If you’re a loyal reader of Worn & Wound, you’ve probably seen the news that Lorier has been brought into the fold. The world of microbrand watches, like any start-up industry, is full-to-bursting with innovation and the craziness that follows, and this new partnership is a great way to keep the boundary-pushing designs flowing. So, with the announcement just barely out the door, four re-introduced Lorier models have been unveiled, and long-time fans of the brand will be pleased to see some favorites on the docket.
First up is the re-release of the sleek, dressy Astra; at 36mm in case diameter and 8.8mm in thickness, the Astra is meant to invoke everyday elegance with a touch of tool watch functionality. The original watch followed Lorier’s vintage-inspired cues, and emphasized the small size but robust finish, placing it firmly in the dressy-sport watch category. This new model, however, takes both sides of that coin to more elevated heights, and stronger tool watch conventions. A Miyota 9039 automatic movement forms the heart of the watch, boasting a 100-meter water resistance rating, and a sapphire crystal protects the dial.
Without a date window, the dial of the Astra maintains its distraction-free aesthetic, and adds dimensionality via a silver-white base that catches light differently from every angle. Similarly, the indices are etched, and a grooved silver ring with luminous hour indices encircles the quadrants of the dial, with sharp Dauphine-esque hands that feature faceted, mirror-polished silver surfaces. The new Astra is in every way a continuation of the previous model, with subtle updates and upgrades that don’t sacrifice the distinct vintage character of the progenitor.
Next is Lorier’s answer to the field watch question: the Falcon. Like the original piece, the re-issued Falcon is meant to be a high-mileage daily wear watch, and the 36mm case diameter should be comfortable for most. Keeping it classic and simple, the dial’s 3-6-9 layout puts legibility at the forefront, and the faceted and polished broad-arrow hands give the watch a free-roaming vintage aesthetic.
The Miyota 9039 is here again, proving its versatility in many everyday-carry scenarios, and powers pointed hands and 100 meters of water resistance. It’s the tool functionality of the Astra combined with a more rugged and practical aesthetic, referencing classic field watch designs but adding key detail updates like elongated minute and squared applied indices, and chamfered case edges. The Falcon is the choice for someone looking to buy one watch that can double as an everyman’s tool piece, and a dress-up and wear-out type accessory.
If you’re looking for something a little more swashbuckly (yes, that is a word), the Neptune is probably what you’ll land on. One of Lorier’s original pieces that cemented them as a brand to watch for in the world of independent watchmaking, the first iteration was a beefy diver that evoked old-school exploration. Here, we see a reissue that takes what made that first Neptune so compelling in 2019, and doubles down. A 39mm case with a 37mm bezel makes for a classic size that straddles the line between authentically vintage and contemporary. The oversized crown at 3 o’clock harkens back to designs of the 1950s, and the classic black dial and bezel with white markers and gold-trimmed hands would look as at home next to a brass compass as it does on your wrist while you write emails.
The unidirectional bezel, though thinner than most modern dive bezels, still retains full functionality with safety stops and a 15-minute scale. The 200 meter water resistance places the Neptune firmly in skin diver territory, but that’s for the best here—the 10.3mm in case thickness is wearable and still allows plenty of room for the robust Miyota 9039 movement underneath. For added legibility, the Neptune also sports BGW9 luminous Superluminova on the hands and markings, and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
The final model of the four being re-introduced this week takes the complexity up a notch: the Hyperion is Lorier’s GMT option, and boasts added complications with a Miyota 9075 movement to up the ante. Housed in a case with the same dimensions as the Neptune, the Hyperion measures in at 39mm on the wrist, but 37mm at the bezel. That bezel is two-tone blue and red for a classic GMT look, and helps guide the independently adjustable hour hand, making the Hyperion a “true” GMT, suitable for travel. With 100 meters of water resistance and gilt applied accents set against a black dial, the subdued colorway, dauphine-style hands, and enlarged GMT hand triangle allow for easy legibility and tracking across two time zones.
The Hyperion is a complete package that takes a lot of the robust styling cues of the Neptune, and swaps diver conventions for GMT functionality, making it an appealing timepiece for the frequent traveler. Like the original Hyperion, it sits in an ever-shrinking class of affordable GMT watches, and that value is what really makes it a potential leader in the microbrand world.
While reissues may not be as exciting as the prospect of a whole new slate of designs, Lorier has added refinement to every model in their next wave, while maintaining the core ethos that made each of these models indie darlings in the first place. The Lorier Astra, Falcon, Neptune, and Hyperion all feature an included stainless steel bracelet with solid endlinks for a final touch of continuity, and all four watches will be available for pre-order on Lorier’s website starting on July 27th, 2026 at 1pm EST. The Astra, Neptune, and Falcon retail for USD $699, and the Hyperion retails for $799. Lorier
