Which is cheaper, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)?

At MSRP the Hemel HF1 Snelway is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $375 for the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) — a $175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HF1 Snelway — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel HF1 Snelway run compared to the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VH31), while the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

Side by side

Hemel HF1 SnelwayvsSpinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

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

Hemel HF1 Snelway

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MSRP $200

Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

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MSRP $375

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HF1 Snelway40mm

Hull California (Popeye Navy)42mm

Power Reserve

HF1 Snelway40h

Hull California (Popeye Navy)40h

Water Resistance

HF1 Snelway100m

Hull California (Popeye Navy)100m

MSRP

HF1 Snelway$200

Hull California (Popeye Navy)$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Red

Popeye Navy

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VH31

SII NH35A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$200

$375

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