Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik is the cheaper of the two at $463, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $87 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Sternglas Hamburg Automatik wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Sternglas Hamburg Automatik carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Sternglas Hamburg Automatik runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Sternglas Hamburg AutomatikvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

hamburg-automatik-dunkelblau-bronze-update

MSRP $463

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hamburg Automatik42mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Hamburg Automatik42h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Hamburg Automatik50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Hamburg Automatik$463

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

Luminova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$463

$550

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Sternglas Hamburg Automatik vs Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring