Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Rolex Submariner?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $10,050 for the Rolex Submariner — a $9,750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Rolex Submariner?

The Rolex Submariner wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Rolex Submariner?

The Rolex Submariner is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Rolex Submariner?

The Rolex Submariner carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Rolex Submariner?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38 and the Rolex Submariner uses the 3230.

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Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsRolex Submariner

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Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

Rolex Submariner

124060

MSRP $10,050

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

Submariner41mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic40h

Submariner70h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

Submariner300m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

Submariner$10,050

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Thickness

13mm

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Lug-to-Lug

48mm

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Lug Width

20mm

—

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Oystersteel

Finish

Brushed and polished

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Water Resistance

200m

300m

Caseback

Solid

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

Black

Indices

Applied

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

3230

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$10,050

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