Which is cheaper, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $45,900 for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition — a $45,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition.

What movement does the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition runs a automatic caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

AWANC_LAUNCH_BLUE

MSRP $45,900

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Ancestra Launch Edition40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Ancestra Launch Edition30m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Chinese caligraphy

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$45,900

$550

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