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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsTudor Black Bay 68

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
MT5601-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$5,475

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

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