Which is cheaper, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $5,350 for the Bremont Waterman Apex — a $4,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Bremont Waterman Apex wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Bremont Waterman Apex is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Bremont Waterman Apex run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Bremont Waterman Apex runs a mechanical caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Bremont Waterman ApexvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Bremont Waterman Apex

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MSRP $5,350

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Waterman Apex43mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Waterman Apex40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Waterman Apex500m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Waterman Apex$5,350

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Apex II 43mm

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,350

$550

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