Which is cheaper, the Formex Field Automatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $881 for the Formex Field Automatic — a $331 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Field Automatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Formex Field Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Field Automatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

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

What movement does the Formex Field Automatic run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

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

Side by side

Formex Field AutomaticvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Formex Field Automatic

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MSRP $881

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Field Automatic40mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Field Automatic41h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Field Automatic150m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Field Automatic$881

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Ash Grey

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

$881

$550

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