Which is cheaper, the Citizen Promaster Diver or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Citizen Promaster Diver is the cheaper of the two at $319, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $231 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Promaster Diver or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 36.5mm for the Citizen Promaster Diver — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Promaster Diver or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Citizen Promaster Diver is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Citizen Promaster Diver run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Citizen Promaster Diver runs a solar caliber (E168), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Citizen Promaster DivervsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Citizen Promaster Diver

EO2022

MSRP $319

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Promaster Diver36.5mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Promaster Diver40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Promaster Diver200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Promaster Diver$319

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

E168

Seagull ST19

Type

Solar

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$319

$550

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