Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic PSR 74 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $875 for the Hamilton American Classic PSR 74 — a $325 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic PSR 74 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 26mm for the Hamilton American Classic PSR 74 — a 14mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic PSR 74 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton American Classic PSR 74 runs a quartz caliber (H-40e), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Hamilton American Classic PSR 74vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Hamilton American Classic PSR 74

h52304130

MSRP $875

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic PSR 7426mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic PSR 7440h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

American Classic PSR 74100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

American Classic PSR 74$875

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Red

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-40e

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$875

$550

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