Which is cheaper, the Sinn 1736 St I 4N or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,030 for the Sinn 1736 St I 4N — a $1,480 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 1736 St I 4N or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Sinn 1736 St I 4N — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 1736 St I 4N or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Sinn 1736 St I 4N carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Sinn 1736 St I 4N run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Sinn 1736 St I 4N runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2892-A2), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Sinn 1736 St I 4N

1736 St I 4N

MSRP $2,030

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1736 St I 4N36mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

1736 St I 4N42h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

1736 St I 4N100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

1736 St I 4N$2,030

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 2892-A2

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,030

$550

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