Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Venturian Wildsider?

At MSRP the Venturian Wildsider is the cheaper of the two at $225, against $300 for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a $75 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Venturian Wildsider?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Venturian Wildsider — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Venturian Wildsider?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Venturian Wildsider.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Venturian Wildsider?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH38), while the Venturian Wildsider runs a solar (Epson).

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Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsVenturian Wildsider

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Hemel HD24 Automatic

MSRP $300

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Venturian Wildsider

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MSRP $225

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

Wildsider38mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic—

Wildsider6h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

Wildsider100m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

Wildsider$225

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Epson

Type

Automatic

Solar

Power Reserve

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$225

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