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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsVaer Tradition

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Tan

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$179

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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 Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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