Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $1,999 for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a $1,699 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CD-04-S and the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38A.

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CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsHemel HD24 Automatic

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CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Hemel HD24 Automatic

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MSRP $300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

HD24 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

HD24 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

HD24 Automatic200m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

HD24 Automatic$300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Gallant USAF Edition

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Seiko NH38A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$300

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