Which is cheaper, the Casio EQS-960PB or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Casio EQS-960PB is the cheaper of the two at $240, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $310 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Casio EQS-960PB or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Casio EQS-960PB wears larger at 44.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Casio EQS-960PB run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Casio EQS-960PB runs a quartz caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19 (family)).

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Casio EQS-960PBvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Casio EQS-960PB

EQS-960PB

MSRP $240

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

MSRP $550

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EQS-960PB44.5mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

EQS-960PB—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph—

Water Resistance

EQS-960PB100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

EQS-960PB$240

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44.5mm

40mm

Thickness

13.3mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.1mm

47mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

—

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19 (family)

Type

Quartz

Manual

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$240

$550

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