Max (Anachronist) Has Only Made It Worse! He’s Responded To My Lorier Review

Lorier Watches: Key Points

The video is primarily a disagreement between two watch reviewers, rather than a straightforward product review. Their assessments of Lorier’s quality differ, and the defects discussed relate to specific watches; they do not prove that every Lorier watch has the same issues.

Features and Strengths

• Vintage-inspired design: Max says Lorier combines vintage elements into a cohesive design, which he considers a major reason people buy the watches.
• Recent updates: Max describes some changes to the new collection as tangible improvements. Gary says he reviewed the watches as they were and did not set out to promote the updates.
• Design appeal and demand: Max notes that Lorier watches often sell out. He argues that buyers value the design, not the finishing of a luxury watch.
• Price comparison: Gary says other watches in the $600–$700 range offer stronger quality control. He cites Henry Archer as an example of better quality for similar money.

Criticisms and Concerns

• Quality control: Gary says two Lorier watches he reviewed—both borrowed from a viewer rather than specially selected by the brand—had multiple visible quality issues. He cites similar complaints from viewers, but the video does not establish how common these problems are.
• Specific visible blemish: A close-up showed what appeared to be a small defect or stain on the steel ring between the bezel and crystal. Max says it was tiny and noticed only during editing; Gary says it was visible without magnification.
• Bracelet and clasp: Gary criticizes the bracelets for their thin, flat links, somewhat sharp edges, stamped clasp, and lack of true on-the-fly adjustment. The spring pin can be moved, but it does not provide the same kind of adjustment. Max considers the bracelet’s finish acceptable for the price and says his criticism was constructive.
• Finishing versus other qualities: Max argues that finishing is only one part of a watch’s appeal, alongside design, history, movement, and price. Gary believes buyers and reviewers should scrutinize build quality closely, especially in this price range.
• No numerical rating or score is given.

Reviewers’ Disagreement

• Gary’s view: The watches he handled showed enough quality issues to warrant a strongly critical review. He also argues that Max’s more positive video emphasized the watches’ appeal without adequately discussing their shortcomings.
• Max’s view: Lorier’s design and vintage character are central to the product, and the flaws Gary emphasizes may be minor or less important to many buyers. Max says his own video included criticism and that he did not consider the watches flawless.

Overall Verdict

Lorier’s appeal, as presented here, is chiefly its cohesive vintage-inspired design. The main caution is quality control, particularly the bracelet and finishing concerns raised by Gary. Since the reviewers disagree and the examples are limited, the video does not establish whether those defects are typical.

Buyers who prioritize fit and finish should inspect an individual watch carefully. Those drawn to Lorier’s design may weigh that appeal more heavily.

Reviewers’ Contributions

• Gary, the reviewer being criticized: Reports defects on two viewer-supplied watches, criticizes the bracelets, and stresses detailed inspection and transparent disclosure in reviews.
• Max, the responding reviewer: Defends Lorier’s design strengths and recent improvements, downplays the significance of the cited blemish, and argues that finishing is only one factor in a watch’s overall value.