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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
39mm
28mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2R06
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$315

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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 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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