Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $650 for the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Borealis Watch Co. Icarus runs a automatic caliber (Ronda R150), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. IcarusvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Borealis Watch Co.Icarus

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MSRP $650

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Icarus38mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Icarus40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Icarus100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Icarus$650

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

Yes

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda R150

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$550

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