Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

At MSRP the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,415 for the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian — a $865 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian run compared to the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C65 Dune AeolianvsHemel Sky Racer Mechanical

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

C65-38C3H4-B00K0-VG

MSRP $1,415

Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C65 Dune Aeolian40mm

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Power Reserve

C65 Dune Aeolian38h

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

C65 Dune Aeolian150m

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

MSRP

C65 Dune Aeolian$1,415

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Brown

Black

Indices

Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

SLN Light Old Radium BL Grade X1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,415

$550

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