Which is cheaper, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $690 for the Depancel Autosport Date — a $140 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Depancel Autosport Date — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Depancel Autosport Date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Depancel Autosport Date carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Depancel Autosport Date run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Depancel Autosport Date runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Depancel Autosport DatevsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Depancel Autosport Date

autosport-date-blue

MSRP $690

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Autosport Date39mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Autosport Date42h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Autosport Date50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Autosport Date$690

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$550

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