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Lorier Hyperion Review: A True GMT That Travels in Style
With a bi-color bezel, vintage curves, and true GMT movement, the Hyperion is everything a dual-time traveler’s watch should be—without the fluff.
Ian Roth
May 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes
1 WATCH
The Lorier Hyperion
A Dual-Time Watch That Actually Travels Well
QUICK SPECS
Movement: Miyota 9075 (True GMT, automatic, 42-hour power reserve)
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Crystal: Domed Hesalite
Water Resistance: 100 meters
Dimensions: 39mm case, 12.7mm thickness (including crystal), 47mm lug-to-lug
Bracelet: 20mm flat-link stainless steel bracelet with taper to 16mm
WHY IT’S INTERESTING
Unlike “caller” GMTs, the Hyperion is a true GMT, meaning the local hour hand adjusts independently—ideal for travel. But it’s not just function-first: the red GMT arrow, bi-color bezel, and no-date dial all bring the aesthetics together into a design that could easily pass as vintage... if not for how perfectly it wears. Lorier’s restraint and detail shine here.
VERDICT
[ ] Hard Pass
[ ] More Style than Substance
[ ] Desk Diver Special
[ ✅ ] Sleeper Hit
[ ] Mission Ready
A GMT that’s sized right, priced right, and actually useful for the kind of travel most of us do.
2 TACTICS
Insights into staying off the grid and on time.
🔏 Keeping Travel Private in a Connected World
Traveling with tech? Disable location sharing and use a Faraday pouch to protect passports, cards, and devices from tracking or RFID skimming. Apps log movement even when not in use. Carry cash, store digital documents offline, and keep that GMT set to where you want—not where your phone says you are.
⏳ How to Use a True GMT Like a Pro
Set the 24-hour GMT hand to your home time, then adjust the local hour hand when you land. Need to track a third time zone? Use the bezel to offset your reference time. Bonus move: align the bezel’s 12 o’clock triangle with your wake-up hour to track your day passively without setting alarms.
3 GEAR PICKS
Gear up with essentials that keep you prepared-no batteries required.
Leather Passport Cover – Made in Italy
 | A full-grain leather passport cover with hand-stitched edges and a rustic patina-ready finish. It feels like something you’d find in the pocket of a well-worn duffle bag on a transatlantic trip in 1963—exactly the vibe the Hyperion evokes. |
Coleman Men’s Stretch Workwear Shirt – Indigo
 | This rugged but refined workshirt bridges functionality and clean style. A great midweight travel layer with a tailored fit and soft stretch cotton, it matches the Hyperion’s dual nature: practical in the field, sharp in the city. |
BISONSTRAP Nylon Watch Strap – Bond Gray
 | A two-piece military nylon strap with quick-release spring bars and brushed hardware that complements the Hyperion’s case. Soft, breathable, and ready for long-haul flights or timezone-hopping desk days. |
DEBRIEF
Finally—a GMT that doesn’t feel like overkill
The Hyperion gets it right: true GMT movement, old-school vibes, and a crystal that gives you vintage distortion instead of sapphire glare. Whether you’re actually crossing borders or just tracking Tokyo from your desk, this is a watch that makes the journey feel intentional.
What’s your GMT style? |
V/R,
The Desk Watcher
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