Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Grand Seiko SBGR299?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $4,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGR299 — a $4,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Grand Seiko SBGR299?

The Grand Seiko SBGR299 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Grand Seiko SBGR299?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SBGR299.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Grand Seiko SBGR299?

The Grand Seiko SBGR299 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGR299?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38A and the Grand Seiko SBGR299 uses the 9S61.

Side by side

Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

Grand Seiko SBGR299

sbgr299g

MSRP $4,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

SBGR29942mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic40h

SBGR29972h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

SBGR299100m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

9S61

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$4,300

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