Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $1,100 for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series — a $800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38A and the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series uses the 6R21.

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Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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

Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

spb307j1

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic40h

Presage Sharp Edged Series45h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

Presage Sharp Edged Series100m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

6R21

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$1,100

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