Which is cheaper, the Core Timepieces STONED or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Core Timepieces STONED is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $1 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Core Timepieces STONED or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Core Timepieces STONED wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Core Timepieces STONED or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Core Timepieces STONED is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Core Timepieces STONED run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Core Timepieces STONED runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH36A), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Core Timepieces STONED

MSRP $549

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MSRP $550

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

STONED42mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

STONED—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

STONED300m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

STONED$549

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Malachite Gemstone

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH36A

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$550

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