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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.9mm
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$335

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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