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Lorier Hyperion SII SkywardvsVario Futurist

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Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Hyperion SII Skyward$599
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Skyward
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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