Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $1,450 for the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind — a $1,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind carries a 46-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind run compared to the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind runs a manual caliber (Unitas 6497-1), while the Hemel HD24 Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

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Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind

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MSRP $1,450

Hemel HD24 Automatic

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MSRP $300

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Skeleton Manual Wind42mm

HD24 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Skeleton Manual Wind46h

HD24 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Skeleton Manual Wind30m

HD24 Automatic200m

MSRP

Skeleton Manual Wind$1,450

HD24 Automatic$300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Gallant USAF Edition

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Unitas 6497-1

Seiko NH38A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

46h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,450

$300

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