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

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $550 for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical — a $361 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance 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 Renaissance?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance carries a 42-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 Renaissance?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance

renaissance-gold

MSRP $189

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Renaissance42mm

Power Reserve

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Renaissance42h

Water Resistance

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

Renaissance100m

MSRP

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Renaissance$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$189

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