Which is cheaper, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $5,350 for the Bremont Waterman Apex — a $5,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Bremont Waterman Apex wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Bremont Waterman Apex is rated to 500m versus 200m for the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Bremont Waterman Apex run compared to the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Bremont Waterman Apex runs a mechanical caliber, while the Hemel HD24 Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

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Bremont Waterman ApexvsHemel HD24 Automatic

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

Bremont Waterman Apex

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MSRP $5,350

Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Waterman Apex43mm

HD24 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Waterman Apex40h

HD24 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Waterman Apex500m

HD24 Automatic200m

MSRP

Waterman Apex$5,350

HD24 Automatic$300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

16.5mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

48mm

Lug Width

16.5mm

20mm

Water Resistance

500m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Apex II 43mm

Gallant USAF Edition

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,350

$300

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