Which is cheaper, the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical or the Zenith Chronomaster Open?

At MSRP the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $11,100 for the Zenith Chronomaster Open — a $10,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical or the Zenith Chronomaster Open?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the Zenith Chronomaster Open — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical run compared to the Zenith Chronomaster Open?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19 (family)), while the Zenith Chronomaster Open runs a automatic (Zenith El Primero 3604).

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Hemel Sky Racer MechanicalvsZenith Chronomaster Open

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Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

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Zenith Chronomaster Open

03.3300.3604/69.M3300

MSRP $11,100

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Chronomaster Open39.5mm

Power Reserve

Sky Racer Mechanical—

Chronomaster Open60h

Water Resistance

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

Chronomaster Open50m

MSRP

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Chronomaster Open$11,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

43mm

39.5mm

Thickness

14mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

0mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Caseback

—

Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19 (family)

Zenith El Primero 3604

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

0 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

60h

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$11,100

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