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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Skyward
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$4,900

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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 SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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