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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsGrand Seiko SBGE285

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
SBGE285
Grand SeikoSBGE285
MSRP $8,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
SBGE28541mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
SBGE28572h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
SBGE285100m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
SBGE285$8,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$8,900

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGE285

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 is widely praised for its textured dial, high-intensity titanium case with Zaratsu polishing, and Evolution 9 design, which reviewers consider epitomizes modern Grand Seiko. Owners and reviewers highlight its refined yet sporty appearance and lightweight titanium construction, noting it wears smaller than its 41mm dimensions. The 9R66 Spring Drive movement is lauded for its precision, with accuracy reported at ±1 second per day. One owner notes the watch head shows no wear and there are no scratches on the back of the lugs, indicating excellent overall condition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGE285 highly for its blend of sophisticated finishing, comfortable wearability, and precise Spring Drive GMT functionality.

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