Which is cheaper, the Lorier Hyperion SII or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $699 for the Lorier Hyperion SII — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Hyperion SII or the RZE Urbanist?

The Lorier Hyperion SII wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Hyperion SII or the RZE Urbanist?

The Lorier Hyperion SII is rated to 200m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the Lorier Hyperion SII run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Lorier Hyperion SII runs a automatic caliber, while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Lorier Hyperion SIIvsRZE Urbanist

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

Lorier Hyperion SII

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MSRP $699

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hyperion SII39mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Hyperion SII40h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Hyperion SII200m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Hyperion SII$699

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Lorier Hyperion SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Hyperion SII for its vintage aesthetic, glossy black dial, and tasteful text. One owner notes the Miyota 9075 movement and calls it the best GMT under $800. Criticisms include a small GMT hand that is difficult to spot, and one user found the winding action not smooth with significant crown resistance. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Hyperion SII highly for its vintage aesthetic and value.

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RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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