Which is cheaper, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

At MSRP the Hemel HF1 Snelway is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $6,500 for the Seiko Prospex LX line — a $6,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line wears larger at 44.8mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HF1 Snelway — a 4.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HF1 Snelway.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HF1 Snelway.

What movement does the Hemel HF1 Snelway run compared to the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VH31), while the Seiko Prospex LX line runs a spring drive (5R65).

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Hemel HF1 SnelwayvsSeiko Prospex LX line

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Hemel HF1 Snelway

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MSRP $200

Seiko Prospex LX line

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MSRP $6,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HF1 Snelway40mm

Prospex LX line44.8mm

Power Reserve

HF1 Snelway40h

Prospex LX line72h

Water Resistance

HF1 Snelway100m

Prospex LX line300m

MSRP

HF1 Snelway$200

Prospex LX line$6,500

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Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Red

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VH31

5R65

Type

Quartz

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$200

$6,500

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