Which is cheaper, the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $27,150 for the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition — a $26,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Breitling Avi 1953 Edition wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Breitling Avi 1953 Edition carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

Both watches run manual movements — the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition uses the Breitling B09 (Manufacture) and the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph uses the Seagull ST19.

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Breitling Avi 1953 Edition

RB0920131B1X1

MSRP $27,150

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Avi 1953 Edition41mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Avi 1953 Edition70h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Avi 1953 Edition30m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Avi 1953 Edition$27,150

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Acrylic

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

—

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Breitling B09 (Manufacture)

Seagull ST19

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$27,150

$550

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