Which is cheaper, the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical or the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

At MSRP the Makydo Stellar Black 42 is the cheaper of the two at $237, against $550 for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical — a $313 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical or the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Makydo Stellar Black 42 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical run compared to the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19 (family)), while the Makydo Stellar Black 42 runs a quartz (Miyota OS20).

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Hemel Sky Racer MechanicalvsMakydo Stellar Black 42

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Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

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Makydo Stellar Black 42

MSRP $237

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Stellar Black 4242mm

Power Reserve

Sky Racer Mechanical—

Stellar Black 42—

Water Resistance

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

Stellar Black 4250m

MSRP

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Stellar Black 42$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19 (family)

Miyota OS20

Type

Manual

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$237

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