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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsPraesidus DD-45

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Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Skyward
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$299

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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 DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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