Which is cheaper, the Boldr Expedition II or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $699 for the Boldr Expedition II — a $149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Expedition II or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Expedition II or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Boldr Expedition II is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Expedition II or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Boldr Expedition II.

What movement does the Boldr Expedition II run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Boldr Expedition II runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Boldr Expedition IIvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Boldr Expedition II

expedition-eiger

MSRP $699

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Expedition II41mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Expedition II38h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Expedition II200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Expedition II$699

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

I Eiger

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$550

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