Which is cheaper, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $589 for the Aryon Degrade Automatic — a $39 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Aryon Degrade Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Aryon Degrade Automatic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Aryon Degrade Automatic run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Aryon Degrade Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Aryon Degrade AutomaticvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Aryon Degrade Automatic

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MSRP $589

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Degrade Automatic38mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Degrade Automatic42h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Degrade Automatic100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Degrade Automatic$589

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Amber

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$550

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