Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,999 for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a $1,449 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE runs a automatic caliber (CD-04-S), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$550

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