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

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $845 for the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz — a $295 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 27mm for the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz — a 13mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Boulton QuartzvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz

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MSRP $845

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Boulton Quartz27mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Boulton Quartz40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Boulton Quartz30m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

American Classic Boulton Quartz$845

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

980.163

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$845

$550

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