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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Skyward
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F62
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$2,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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