Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $625 for the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz — a $75 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 19mm for the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz — a 21mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz runs a quartz caliber (980.163), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore QuartzvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

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MSRP $625

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Ardmore Quartz19mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Ardmore Quartz40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Ardmore Quartz30m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

American Classic Ardmore Quartz$625

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Silver

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

980.163

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$625

$550

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