Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Geckota Phalanx runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2824), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Geckota PhalanxvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Green

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$550

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