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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsHELM Vanuatu

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Skyward
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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