Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $650 for the Dryden Pathfinder — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Dryden Pathfinder runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Dryden PathfindervsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Dryden Pathfinder

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MSRP $650

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Steel

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$550

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