Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Zelos Skyraider 2?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $2,399 for the Zelos Skyraider 2 — a $2,099 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Zelos Skyraider 2?

The Zelos Skyraider 2 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 Zelos Skyraider 2?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Zelos Skyraider 2.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Zelos Skyraider 2?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH38A), while the Zelos Skyraider 2 runs a manual (ETA 6498-1 Élaboré).

Side by side

Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsZelos Skyraider 2

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

Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

Zelos Skyraider 2

skyraider-2-mokume

MSRP $2,399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

Skyraider 242mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic40h

Skyraider 240h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

Skyraider 250m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

Mokume

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

ETA 6498-1 Élaboré

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$2,399

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