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Lorier Hyperion SIIvsVario Futurist

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Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hyperion SII39mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Hyperion SII40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Hyperion SII200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Hyperion SII$699
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Blue
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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