Falcon

Name: Lorier Falcon
Brand: Lorier

Entry-level Under $600

The Lorier Falcon Series III is a 36mm automatic field watch from New York's two-person Lorier studio, wearing a domed hesalite crystal over a black honeycomb 'waffle' dial with 3-6-9 numerals and broad arrow hands inspired by mid-century expedition pieces. It runs a Miyota 90S5, offers 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown, and ships with a fully-articulating stainless bracelet at $599.

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36mm

Case

100m

Water res.

11mm

Thick

44mm

Lug-to-lug

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Overview

Brand	Lorier
Collection	Falcon
Category	Field
Released	2023
Price guide	Entry-level · Under $600

Full specification

Specs

Case & dial

Diameter	36 mm
Lug-to-lug	44 mm
Thickness	11 mm
Lug width	20 mm
Water resistance	100 m
Crystal	domed hesalite (acrylic)
Case material	316L stainless steel
Bezel	fixed
Case back	solid

Movement & furniture

Type	Automatic
Caliber	Miyota 90S5 →
Power reserve	42 h
Jewels	24
Lume	BGW9 Super-LumiNova
Strap / bracelet	316L stainless steel bracelet, tapering 20mm to 16mm, screw-pin solid links, push-button quick-adjust clasp with 5 micro-adjustment slots

On the wrist

The Falcon SIII occupies an interesting sweet spot: small enough to slide under a shirt cuff, substantial enough not to feel like a toy. At 44mm lug-to-lug it sits flush on wrists in the 6–7.5-inch range without overhang, and the 11mm total height keeps it from snagging on anything. What the domed hesalite crystal does to the dial is worth the acrylic trade-off: it curves across the honeycomb waffle texture in a way that shifts depth as your wrist angles, giving the dial more life than any flat sapphire at this price.

The broad arrow hands and white 3-6-9 numerals make immediate sense as a reading tool — glanceable and unambiguous — and the BGW9 lume sits proud enough (3D-printed at 0.3mm thickness) to charge fast and hold. The oversized screw-down crown has real knurling and a satisfying click-down. The bracelet's push-button micro-adjuster works cleanly through five slots. The one honest complaint reviewers return to: the bracelet head-link sits slightly proud of the case lug face, a structural trade-off Lorier made deliberately. You'll notice it up close, not on the wrist.

Bottom line

One of the most complete value propositions in the American microbrand market under $600 — the compact 36mm/44mm L2L frame, fuss-free no-date Miyota 90S5, and polished explorer execution combine into a convincing daily wear, provided you can embrace acrylic over sapphire.

Highlights

36mm / 44mm L2L explorer proportions
Miyota 90S5 no-date automatic, 28,800 bph
Domed hesalite crystal (polishable)
3D-printed BGW9 Super-LumiNova lume
100m WR + screw-down crown

Who it's for

Buyers with wrists under 7.5 inches who want a versatile, date-free daily wear with vintage explorer DNA. The compact 44mm lug-to-lug makes it as comfortable under a dress shirt as on a hiking trail, and the clean no-date dial reads well in both contexts. Especially well-suited to collectors who appreciate the soft, distortion-enhancing character of domed acrylic and the direct-to-consumer value of a small American studio brand.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you insist on sapphire crystal, need a date complication, or wear a wrist larger than 7.5 inches where 36mm cases tend to disappear.

Before you buy

Hesalite (acrylic) scratches more easily than sapphire — PolyWatch paste is included, but light polish is ongoing maintenance
Periodic sell-outs; confirm in-stock status or pre-order lead time before purchase
Bracelet head-links sit slightly proud of the lug face — cosmetic
No traditional manufacturer reference number — search 'Falcon SIII' or 'Falcon-SIII' to distinguish from earlier SI / SII variants with different movements

FAQ

Is the Falcon automatic or quartz?

The Falcon is automatic. The Miyota 90S5 winds itself from the motion of your wrist, so it needs no battery. A full wind holds roughly 42 hours, so it keeps running overnight off the wrist; left longer it stops and restarts once you wear or hand-wind it.

What movement does the Falcon use?

The Falcon is powered by the Miyota 90S5 from Miyota, an automatic caliber with 24 jewels, a 42-hour power reserve, and a 28,800 bph beat rate. Being automatic, it winds from the motion of your wrist and needs no battery.

How water resistant is the Falcon?

The Falcon is rated to 100 m. That covers swimming and snorkelling, though hot water and direct high-pressure water are best avoided, and it is not intended for scuba diving. Whatever the rating, avoid operating the crown or pushers underwater, and have the gaskets checked periodically to keep it reliable.

How big does the Falcon wear?

At 36 mm across with a 44 mm lug-to-lug and 11 mm thick, the Falcon wears as a compact, dress-leaning watch. Lug-to-lug is the measurement that really decides fit, since it sets how far the case spans the wrist — 44 mm suits most wrists, and smaller wrists especially should check that figure.

Why does Lorier use hesalite instead of sapphire at this price?

It's a deliberate aesthetic choice: domed hesalite has a warm, period-correct distortion that flat sapphire can't replicate. It scratches more easily but polishes out completely with PolyWatch — included in the box — making it fully restorable in a way that scratched sapphire is not.

How does the SIII differ from the earlier Falcon SI and SII?

The SI used a Seiko NH35A. The SII upgraded to the slimmer Miyota 90S5, cutting overall thickness from 14.3mm to 11mm, and improved the bracelet. The SIII refines the bracelet further with screw-pin links, solid end-links, and a push-button micro-adjust clasp, while raising the price to $599.

Does 36mm wear too small on modern wrists?

At 44mm lug-to-lug the Falcon wears larger than its diameter implies. It avoids the 'toy watch' appearance common in small cases, and the bold 3-6-9 numerals and broad arrow hands help fill the dial visually.

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