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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $795

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
Prospex Sea34mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
Prospex Sea40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
Prospex Sea$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm

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

2 specs
Caliber
6N01
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$795

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

From video reviewers

The GMT functionality is a key strength. The Miyota 9075 movement's 42-hour power reserve is a drawback. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition at the price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superb lume, with many appreciating its comfortable wearability due to its case shape and lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive finishing and classic dive watch design, often noting the bright LumiBrite lume. Some owners find the watch to be large, thick, and heavy, while others consider it the perfect size, indicating a split opinion on wearability for smaller wrists. The power reserve from some movements is noted as less than newer variants, and the clasp quality receives mixed feedback. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition in the dive watch market.

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