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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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