Which is cheaper, the Awake Watches Son Mài or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,299 for the Awake Watches Son Mài — a $1,749 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Awake Watches Son Mài or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Awake Watches Son Mài — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Awake Watches Son Mài or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Awake Watches Son Mài.

What movement does the Awake Watches Son Mài run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Awake Watches Son Mài runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G101), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Awake Watches Son Mài

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MSRP $2,299

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Son Mài39mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Son Mài40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Son Mài50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Son Mài$2,299

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$550

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