Which is cheaper, the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg is the cheaper of the two at $489, against $550 for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical — a $61 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical.

What movement does the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg runs a automatic (HZ 75A0A).

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Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg

brandenburg-red-gold-obsidian

MSRP $489

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Brandenburg44mm

Power Reserve

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Brandenburg80h

Water Resistance

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

Brandenburg100m

MSRP

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Brandenburg$489

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

HZ 75A0A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$489

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