Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $1,650 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $1,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial 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 Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38A and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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 Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$1,650

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