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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Skyward
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$645

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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