Which is cheaper, the Farer Barnwell or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

At MSRP the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,350 for the Farer Barnwell — a $800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer Barnwell or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Farer Barnwell — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer Barnwell or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Farer Barnwell is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer Barnwell or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Farer Barnwell carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical.

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Farer BarnwellvsHemel Sky Racer Mechanical

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Farer Barnwell

barnwell

MSRP $1,350

Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Barnwell40mm

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Power Reserve

Barnwell56h

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

Barnwell100m

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

MSRP

Barnwell$1,350

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Brown

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Seagull ST19

Type

—

Manual

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,350

$550

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