1963 Watches Icon II - BluevsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph
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Measurements
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Icon II - Blue
HFC Mechanical Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
47mm
Thickness
12.7mm
lowest
13.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$633
$550
lowest
Movement
Seagull ST1901
Seagull ST19 (family)
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the 1963 Watches Icon II - Blue for its value as a mechanical chronograph under $300, highlighting the hand-winding Seagull ST1901 movement and the comfortable 40mm case. The thermally blued hands are noted as complementing the vintage aesthetic, contrasted by a red chronograph hand. However, its water resistance, lume, and anti-reflective properties are considered less competitive. Overall, owners rate the 1963 Watches Icon II - Blue highly for its value and vintage aesthetic at the price point.
The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is praised for its 40mm case size, curved sapphire crystal, and lumed ceramic bezel with 12-hour markers. Owners and reviewers highlight its 100m water resistance and the horological significance of its Seagull ST19 manual-winding movement, particularly at its price point, with some appreciating the exhibition caseback. One owner expressed concern regarding the ST19 movement's reliability. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph highly for its vintage pilot's watch aesthetic combined with modern utility and value.
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