Which is cheaper, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $5,450 for the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 — a $4,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 runs a automatic caliber (Manufacture Caliber WERK 17), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Fortis Stratoliner S-41vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Fortis Stratoliner S-41

S-41

MSRP $5,450

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Stratoliner S-4141mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Stratoliner S-4160h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Stratoliner S-41200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Stratoliner S-41$5,450

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

14mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47mm

Lug Width

21mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,450

$550

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