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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$399

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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