Which is cheaper, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $700 for the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic — a $105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Hemel Sky Racer Automatic wears larger at 43mm versus 41.8mm for the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens carries a 41-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 Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic uses the SL4617 and the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens uses the 4R39.

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Hemel Sky Racer AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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Hemel Sky Racer Automatic

sky-racer

MSRP $700

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

ssa463j1

MSRP $595

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sky Racer Automatic43mm

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm

Power Reserve

Sky Racer Automatic40h

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h

Water Resistance

Sky Racer Automatic50m

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens—

MSRP

Sky Racer Automatic$700

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

Dial Color

Panda

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SL4617

4R39

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$700

$595

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