Which is cheaper, the Lorier Olympia SII or the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

At MSRP the Lorier Olympia SII is the cheaper of the two at $999, against $4,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGX355 — a $3,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Olympia SII or the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

The Lorier Olympia SII wears larger at 39mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SBGX355 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Lorier Olympia SII run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

The Lorier Olympia SII runs a manual caliber, while the Grand Seiko SBGX355 runs a quartz (9F62).

Side by side

Lorier Olympia SIIvsGrand Seiko SBGX355

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Lorier Olympia SII

olympia-sii

MSRP $999

Grand Seiko SBGX355

sbgx355g

MSRP $4,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Olympia SII39mm

SBGX35537mm

Power Reserve

Olympia SII40h

SBGX35540h

Water Resistance

Olympia SII—

SBGX355100m

MSRP

Olympia SII$999

SBGX355$4,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Standard

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

9F62

Type

Manual

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$999

$4,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Lorier Olympia SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Olympia SII for its excellent value and vintage aesthetic, highlighting the robust Seiko NE88 movement and crisp chronograph pushers. The 39mm case is noted for wearing well, with its layered design effectively managing the 13.8mm thickness. Some owners prefer the hesalite crystal for its aesthetic, while others would like a sapphire option. The bracelet is described as functional but can be a hair nipper. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Olympia SII highly for its execution of a vintage chronograph at an accessible price point.

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Grand Seiko SBGX355

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 is widely praised for its beautiful dial, excellent finishing, and perfect 37mm size. Owners report unparalleled accuracy from the 9F62 quartz movement, rated to within 10 seconds per year. The high-intensity titanium case and 100m water resistance are noted features. Some consider the SBGX355 a "baby Snowflake" and a more accessible alternative to other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGX355 highly for its iconic Snowflake dial and exceptional quartz accuracy in a wearable 37mm case.

From video reviewers

The titanium case finishing is a significant strength. The deployant clasp is noted as prone to rattle. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size for everyday wear.

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