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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Skyward
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$11,100

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What people say

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Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward

Owners widely praise the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward for its comfortable, thin, and light wearability, with one owner noting a perfect case width and another highlighting its 10.7mm thickness. The bi-directional GMT bezel is described as decent for its price, and the movement is considered fine and accurate, making it a low-key travel watch. The bracelet is also noted as well-made and finished for the price. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward highly for its comfortable wearability and value as a mechanical GMT.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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