Dappered | In Review: Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch

[Dappered | In Review: Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [In Review: Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch](#1) - [What I Wore Today Working from Home: Brandon, Trial Attorney](#2) - [Win it: The Made in the USA Boarding Pass Flight Briefcase](#3) [In Review: Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch](r/Dappered/~3/HKw3_w_0YCk/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 20 Jan 2021 03:00 AM PST Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head [here]( to learn more. [Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch – $799]( Note: At post time, Lorier has a “notify me when available” list going. These sold out super fast. Not surprising, as many of their previous models did just as well. In many ways, the year 2020 has been a [match made in, well…not heaven]( For watch aficionados, [Lorier]( has been one very bright spot. 2020 has seen Lorier undertake a full-throttle makeover. The year started with the launch of their [Gemini chronograph](, which was followed by a refresh of their cornerstone [Neptune diver](, a remake of both the [Falcon]( and [Hydra](, and the recent launch of their first GMT: the Hyperion. If Lorier feel like [Rip Van Winkle-ing]( their way through 2021, it will be well-deserved! [Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch]( Look Ma. Allllll the hands! The defining feature of the Hyperion is that it’s a GMT watch. Whatever that is, why would I want that on my wrist, particularly in this age of cell phones, GPS, and the like? Let’s just answer by saying that you’re reading a blog about Men’s Style, right? That’s why! Style is subjective, and if you’re looking for something more in a watch, the Hyperion can provide that in spades. Now, what does GMT mean? GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, a global timekeeping reference which is the mean solar time at the [Royal Observatory](_Greenwich) in the Greenwich borough of London, England. The desire for a global timekeeping reference is understandable. For the history of how Greenwich Mean Time, specifically, came to be a global reference I’ll refer you to a great telling of that interesting story in [Dava Sobel’s excellent and easily accessible book, ‘Longitude.’]( [Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch]( [The Royal Observatory at Greenwich]( is worth a visit, if you ever find yourself in or near London Why would GMT be relevant to a watch? In the 1950s, [airline pilots]( approached watchmakers with a request for watches which could display multiple time zones. Specifically, there was utility in knowing the local time, as well as GMT, since GMT is often used for scheduling, weather forecasts, and other necessities of aviation. (Other disciplines use this same convention, since it removes ambiguity. If everyone uses GMT, there’s no need to bother with time zones, daylight savings time, and the like.) And so, the GMT watch was born. [While Glycine and Rolex were the first out of the gate](, there are now numerous brands and watches which have GMT functionality, of some sort. All of that history is relevant, because if you’ve been following Lorier watches, you know that they pull strongly from history as inspiration for their watch designs. [The Hyperion is no exception](, and it’s one of the ways in which this GMT watch stands out from the crowd. For example, the GMT-specific aspects of this watch are directly inspired by those early GMT watches: the red GMT hand which indicates the hour of GMT time on the deep red & blue (’Pepsi’) 24-hour bezel. The gilt chapter ring and handset, as well as the roulette date wheel (alternating between red & black numerals for even and odd dates, respectively) all harken back to watches from the 1950s and 60s. [Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch]( Lots of history embedded in a brand new watch Compared to other Lorier models, the Hyperion uses a more reserved set of hour indices, which make it easier to read the busy dial. The handset, though, is still trademark Lorier, complete with broad arrow hour hand. I should take a moment to acknowledge the precision with which the hand lengths were designed. The tip of the hour hand just touches the base of the second hand’s arrow, the end of the second hand’s arrow just touches the GMT hand’s diamond, which, in turn, rides along the very edge of the chapter ring. [It’s really quite lovely](. Powering all of those hands is a Soprod C125 Swiss movement. This automatic movement allows the GMT hand to be set independently. In combination with the 48-click, bidirectional bezel with plexiglass insert (recalling bakelite bezels), the watch is capable of tracking three different time zones. To help make sense of all of this, Lorier has added a nice touch by using two different types of Superluminova (which my lume photo does not do justice): the bezel & GMT hand glow green, while the hour indices and normal handset glow blue. Such little touches are found throughout this watch, and the rest of the Lorier lineup, and it’s one of the reasons why I find Lorier to be so excellent. [Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch]( Two different types of Superluminova in use Much like Lorier’s other 2020 releases, the Hyperion sees a much slimmer case than past Lorier models. In fact, it’s the slimmest watch in the Lorier lineup at only 10.7mm thick, including 2mm for the domed plexiglass crystal. The 39mm diameter and 20mm lug width should sound familiar to fans of Lorier. In short, these case proportions are amazing. Having worn my much-thicker [Neptune v2]( a lot, the Hyperion is a great improvement. It’s SO nice. The bracelet is the same articulating bracelet found in Lorier’s models — it continues to be extremely solid, comfortable, and a looker. That said, as the owner of several Lorier watches, I would welcome an in-house bracelet alternative to mix things up a bit, even if it’s sold as an accessory option. If I have any minor criticism, it’s the marker at the end of the GMT hand. The marker’s dimensions fit with the rest of the handset, but it’s very small. This is a GMT watch, after all, and I’d love to see that hand be more pronounced — perhaps echoing the broad arrow of the hour hand, or a play on the Lorier laurel logo. While some of the earliest GMT watches had very small GMT hand indicators, I feel that the Hyperion deserves something a bit more grand. This is really splitting hairs, though; I like this watch a ton. [Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch]( 39mm case diameter, with a thickness of just 8.7mm + the 2mm dome crystal All told, the Hyperion is quite the watch, but how much will buying one set you back? $799. For many, this is an expensive watch, but compared to many GMT offerings, it’s quite reasonably priced. Announced the same week as the Lorier, for instance, was another independent brand’s GMT watch, using the same movement, which retails for some $300 more. The Hyperion is another example of Lorier providing excellent attention to detail, timeless design, high quality, and good value. [Lorier Hyperion GMT Watch]( About the author: Aaron K. was first brought to Dappered by his love of watches, but has found it to be a great resource for so much more. When not reading Dappered, he’s usually relishing being a dad, spending time with his family & friends, learning about most anything that can fly, or taking photographs. ff/Dappered?a=HKw3_w_0YCk:j9sgjoQFQQQ:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=HKw3_w_0YCk:j9sgjoQFQQQ:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=HKw3_w_0YCk:j9sgjoQFQQQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ [What I Wore Today Working from Home: Brandon, Trial Attorney](r/Dappered/~3/OtindcXe_zE/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 19 Jan 2021 02:00 PM PST Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head [here]( to learn more. Welcome to “[What I Wore Today Working from Home](.” AKA, WIWTWFH (pronounced: wee-WIT-wu-fuh). A series on, you guessed it, who wears what to work when working from home. Sometimes comfortable, sometimes dressed up (zoom calls!) but always in the right frame of mind. Would you like to be featured? See the bottom of this post for instructions. About the Author: Brandon D. is a trial attorney for the government living in Houston, Texas. He’s a new dad (#girldad for those of you who do hashtags), which has made working from home that much more interesting for him, his wife, and their dog Charlie. [WIWTWFH: Brandon, Trial Attorney] The Sweater: [J. Crew Cotton Shawl Cardigan Sweater – Sold Out]( isFromSale=true color_name=hthr-natural) (but check out this [waffle texture UK Made option from Huckberry]( (shown above), or [this lambswool, non cable option from Goodthreads](). When [Knives Out]( hit theaters (remember those? Sigh.), people acted like they [never saw a cable knit sweater before](. Perhaps it had less to do with the sweater and more to do with the [best Chris]( donning one. Regardless, sweaters with some texture, especially those of the cardigan variety, are quite useful in both the cold days of winter, and the over air conditioned days of the warmer months when indoors. Looks like a true cable knit shawl collar cardigan is hard to come by right now. January can be a tough time to source sweaters, being that retailers are already looking towards spring. The Shirt: [Lands’ End Men’s Tailored Fit Solid Supima Oxford Hyde Park Dress Shirt – $29.97](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-supima-hyde-park-oxford-dress-shirt/id_10667?attributes=32671,43307,43322,44032,44255,44628,44880,44967,45023) w/ FREEZE. Now that I’m in civil practice, trials are few and far between. And now that everything is virtual, I only need a tie on the rarest of occasions. But these OCBDs are quite good, look better sans tie, and since the Lands’ End tailored fit shirts are a bit more forgiving than most other brands, those of us who perhaps didn’t maintain the ideal diet amid the pandemic won’t need to size up while we get back on track at home. The Pants: [Bonobos Homestretch Joggers – $98](. I’ve been looking for “professional” joggers for months. While I haven’t tried the expensive Lululemon options yet, I tried several other options, including [one from Peak Velocity]( (I recommend) and another from [Alo Yoga]() (I don’t). I picked these up when they were 40% off for Black Friday/Cyber Monday and I couldn’t be happier. By far the most comfortable pair I’ve tried on and they look great. But be careful with sizing as they (to me at least) run a touch big (i.e., if you’re at the 35 of the 35-37 XL range, order a Large – 33-35 – too). The Socks: [Puma Men’s No Show Sock – $9.99](27s-no-show-sock%2c-8-pair.product.100567003.html) (for eight pairs!). Any brand of athletic socks will do, but Costco is the greatest store on Earth even without the free samples, and socks like these are why. The Shoes: [Adidas Continental Vegan – $60.00](. Prior to the WFH life, I rarely wore shoes or slippers around the house. Now? I have a pair of sneakers that I only wear indoors. It turns out that going barefoot for months on end is a great way to injure your feet. So invest in some comfortable sneakers, only wear them indoors, and thank me later. Looks like the Vegan is sold out. You can find the original [here]( or [here](. The Stapler: [Red Swingline Stapler – $15.37](. You know who hasn’t [lost his stapler]( Me! Maybe it’s because social distancing has kept Lumbergh from my home office? Want to submit your own WIWTWFH? Send an email to joe@dappered.com with who you are, what you do, and what you’d like to submit. Now, to be featured, we’ll need a picture of you at home (at work, or not) as well as the details on what you’re wearing. Final image will have to be cropped down to 1500×840 pixels, so, keep that in mind when shooting. Landscape mode please, and let’s keep anything from the chin up out of it. Note that sending an email with your picks and a pic doesn’t guarantee publishing. Good luck. We’ll be in touch. ff/Dappered?a=OtindcXe_zE:2-Fb40z2XHo:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=OtindcXe_zE:2-Fb40z2XHo:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=OtindcXe_zE:2-Fb40z2XHo:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Win it: The Made in the USA Boarding Pass Flight Briefcase](r/Dappered/~3/aReS5Bd3YhA/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 19 Jan 2021 08:00 AM PST Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head [here]( to learn more. [Boarding Pass NYC Flight Brief – $140]( w/ HEARTDAPPERED ($175) Note: Big thanks to Boarding Pass for the 20% off code on the Flight Brief. We didn’t request that specific code, but it’s much appreciated. All the warm and fuzzies. All of ’em. 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