Which is cheaper, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $700 for the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic — a $435 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 43mm for the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Hemel Sky Racer Automatic is rated to 50m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic uses the SL4617 and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the 7S26.

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Hemel Sky Racer AutomaticvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Hemel Sky Racer Automatic

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MSRP $700

Seiko Recraft Series

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MSRP $265

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sky Racer Automatic43mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

Sky Racer Automatic40h

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

Sky Racer Automatic50m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

Sky Racer Automatic$700

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Panda

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SL4617

7S26

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$700

$265

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