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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsSeiko Alpinist

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$750

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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 Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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