Which is cheaper, the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch is the cheaper of the two at $333, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $217 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch runs a automatic caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

CWC G40 Sonar Quartz WatchvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

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MSRP $333

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$333

$550

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