Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Laco Palermo?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $460 for the Laco Palermo — a $160 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Laco Palermo?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Laco Palermo — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Laco Palermo?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco Palermo.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Laco Palermo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38 and the Laco Palermo uses the Miyota 821.

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Hemel HD24 Automatic

MSRP $300

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Laco Palermo

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MSRP $460

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

Palermo39mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic—

Palermo—

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

Palermo50m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

Palermo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

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Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Miyota 821

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$460

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