Which is cheaper, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Hemel HF1 Snelway is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HF1 Snelway — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko 5KX?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HF1 Snelway.

What movement does the Hemel HF1 Snelway run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VH31), while the Seiko 5KX runs a automatic (4R36).

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Hemel HF1 SnelwayvsSeiko 5KX

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Hemel HF1 Snelway

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MSRP $200

Seiko 5KX

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MSRP $350

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HF1 Snelway40mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

HF1 Snelway40h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

HF1 Snelway100m

5KX100m

MSRP

HF1 Snelway$200

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Red

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VH31

4R36

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$200

$350

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