Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsLorier Hyperion SII Skyward

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Hyperion SII Skyward$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Skyward

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$599

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto vs Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto for its classical design, quality finishing, and refined presence, with its silver sunburst dial and rose gold accents frequently highlighted as beautiful. The H-10 movement offers an 80-hour power reserve, and some find the 42mm case size and 12mm thickness ideal for wearability. However, legibility can be an issue due to thin hands on the reflective dial, and the laser-engraved quote on the strap is a common point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the strap's appearance. Concerns are also raised about its limited versatility for everyday wear due to its dressier style, low water resistance, and lack of crown guards. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto highly for its attractive design and value for money, particularly its movement and finishing.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.