Which is cheaper, the Audaz Ocean Raider or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Audaz Ocean Raider is the cheaper of the two at $400, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Audaz Ocean Raider or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Audaz Ocean Raider wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Audaz Ocean Raider or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Audaz Ocean Raider is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Audaz Ocean Raider run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Audaz Ocean Raider runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35A), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Audaz Ocean Raider

adz-2060-07

MSRP $400

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ocean Raider45mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Ocean Raider—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Ocean Raider300m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Ocean Raider$400

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$400

$550

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