Which is cheaper, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Hemel HF1 Snelway is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $1,750 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $1,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HF1 Snelway 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 HF1 Snelway — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HF1 Snelway 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 HF1 Snelway.

What movement does the Hemel HF1 Snelway run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VH31), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial runs a automatic (6R54).

Side by side

Hemel HF1 SnelwayvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

Hemel HF1 Snelway

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MSRP $200

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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MSRP $1,750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HF1 Snelway40mm

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

Power Reserve

HF1 Snelway40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

HF1 Snelway100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

HF1 Snelway$200

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Red

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VH31

6R54

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$200

$1,750

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