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 $1,100 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $900 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41.3mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HF1 Snelway — a 1.3mm 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 300m 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 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 Sea?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VH31), while the Seiko Prospex Sea runs a automatic (6R55).

Side by side

Hemel HF1 SnelwayvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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 Prospex Sea

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MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HF1 Snelway40mm

Prospex Sea41.3mm

Power Reserve

HF1 Snelway40h

Prospex Sea72h

Water Resistance

HF1 Snelway100m

Prospex Sea300m

MSRP

HF1 Snelway$200

Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Red

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VH31

6R55

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$200

$1,100

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