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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
30.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Skyward
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$375

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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