Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic?

At MSRP the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $700, against $1,335 for the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian — a $635 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian wears larger at 43.6mm versus 43mm for the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic?

The Hemel Sky Racer Automatic carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian run compared to the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian uses the SW200 and the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic uses the SL4617.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C65 Dune AeolianvsHemel Sky Racer Automatic

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

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

C65-38A3H4-S00B0-B0

MSRP $1,335

Hemel Sky Racer Automatic

sky-racer

MSRP $700

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C65 Dune Aeolian43.6mm

Sky Racer Automatic43mm

Power Reserve

C65 Dune Aeolian38h

Sky Racer Automatic40h

Water Resistance

C65 Dune Aeolian150m

Sky Racer Automatic50m

MSRP

C65 Dune Aeolian$1,335

Sky Racer Automatic$700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Panda

Lume

SLN BL Grade X1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

SL4617

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,335

$700

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