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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsLorier Hyperion SII Skyward

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Hyperion SII Skyward$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Skyward
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$599

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward

Owners widely praise the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward for its comfortable, thin, and light wearability, with one owner noting a perfect case width and another highlighting its 10.7mm thickness. The bi-directional GMT bezel is described as decent for its price, and the movement is considered fine and accurate, making it a low-key travel watch. The bracelet is also noted as well-made and finished for the price. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward highly for its comfortable wearability and value as a mechanical GMT.

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