Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,075 for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz — a $525 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz runs a quartz caliber (251.274), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

h32612131

MSRP $1,075

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

12.13mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

47mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

251.274

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,075

$550

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