Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,890 for the Formex Essence FortyOne — a $1,340 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Formex Essence FortyOne carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Formex Essence FortyOne runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Formex Essence FortyOnevsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Formex Essence FortyOne

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MSRP $1,890

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Arctic White

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$550

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