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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.8mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$9,700

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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 SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

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