Which is cheaper, the Depancel Série R01 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,038 for the Depancel Série R01 — a $488 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Série R01 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Depancel Série R01 wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Série R01 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Depancel Série R01.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Série R01 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel Série R01.

What movement does the Depancel Série R01 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Depancel Série R01 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9122), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Depancel Série R01vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Depancel Série R01

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MSRP $1,038

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Série R0143mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Série R0140h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Série R0150m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Série R01$1,038

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Bleu

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9122

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$550

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