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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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

Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Skyward
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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