Which is cheaper, the Galo Copper or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Galo Copper is the cheaper of the two at $282, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $268 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Copper or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Galo Copper — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Galo Copper or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Galo Copper carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Galo Copper run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Galo Copper runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Galo CoppervsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Galo Copper

copper

MSRP $282

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Copper38.5mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Copper41h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Copper100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Copper$282

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

—

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$282

$550

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