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

At MSRP the Hemel HF1 Snelway is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $1,500 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HF1 Snelway — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HF1 Snelway.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HF1 Snelway.

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

The Hemel HF1 Snelway runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VH31), while the Seiko Prospex Sea runs a automatic (6R35).

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Hemel HF1 SnelwayvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Hemel HF1 Snelway

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MSRP $200

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $1,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HF1 Snelway40mm

Prospex Sea43.5mm

Power Reserve

HF1 Snelway40h

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

HF1 Snelway100m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

HF1 Snelway$200

Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

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

6R35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$200

$1,500

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