Which is cheaper, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

At MSRP the Hemel HF1 Snelway is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $1,600 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial — a $1,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway wears larger at 40mm versus 35.9mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial — a 4.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway is rated to 100m versus 5m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel 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" Enamel Dial?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VH31), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial runs a automatic (6R5H).

Side by side

Hemel HF1 SnelwayvsSeiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel 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" Enamel Dial

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MSRP $1,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HF1 Snelway40mm

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial35.9mm

Power Reserve

HF1 Snelway40h

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial72h

Water Resistance

HF1 Snelway100m

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial50m

MSRP

HF1 Snelway$200

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial$1,600

Full specifications

Case

6 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

6R5H

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$200

$1,600

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