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

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $745 for the Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz — a $195 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 15mm for the Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz — a 25mm difference across the dial.

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

The Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz runs a quartz caliber (280.002), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Vintage QuartzvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz.

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

Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz

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MSRP $745

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz15mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz$745

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Mother of pearl

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

280.002

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$745

$550

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