Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,045 for the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono — a $1,495 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono runs a automatic caliber (H-21), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto ChronovsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono.

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

Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

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MSRP $2,045

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

40mm

Thickness

15.3mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

47mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-21

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,045

$550

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