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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
43.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
7S26
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$265

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What people say

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Lorier Hyperion SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Hyperion SII for its vintage aesthetic, glossy black dial, and tasteful text. One owner notes the Miyota 9075 movement and calls it the best GMT under $800. Criticisms include a small GMT hand that is difficult to spot, and one user found the winding action not smooth with significant crown resistance. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Hyperion SII highly for its vintage aesthetic and value.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

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