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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Skyward
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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