Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Schofield Obscura?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $12,139 for the Schofield Obscura — a $11,839 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Schofield Obscura?

The Schofield Obscura wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Schofield Obscura?

The Schofield Obscura carries a 57-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Schofield Obscura?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH38A), while the Schofield Obscura runs a manual (Unitas 6498-2).

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Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsSchofield Obscura

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

Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

Schofield Obscura

obscura

MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

Obscura44mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic40h

Obscura57h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

Obscura200m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

Dark Grey

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

Unitas 6498-2

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

57h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$12,139

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