Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $375 for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition — a $75 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38A and the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition uses the 4R36.

Side by side

Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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

Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

srpk65

MSRP $375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic40h

5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hardlex

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$375

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