Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $5,120 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 — a $4,570 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-44.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Fortis Marinemaster M-44

M-44

MSRP $5,120

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4444mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4438h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-44300m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-44$5,120

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Orange

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,120

$550

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