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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
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
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$375

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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.

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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