Which is cheaper, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $700, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Hemel Sky Racer Automatic wears larger at 43mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Hemel Sky Racer Automatic is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic.

What movement does the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic uses the SL4617 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R51.

Side by side

Hemel Sky Racer AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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

Hemel Sky Racer Automatic

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MSRP $700

Seiko Presage Classic Series

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MSRP $950

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sky Racer Automatic43mm

Presage Classic Series36mm

Power Reserve

Sky Racer Automatic40h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Sky Racer Automatic50m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Sky Racer Automatic$700

Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Panda

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SL4617

6R51

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$700

$950

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