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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Skyward
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$7,700

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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 SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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