Which is cheaper, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,334 for the anOrdain Model 1 — a $784 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the anOrdain Model 1 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The anOrdain Model 1 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the anOrdain Model 1 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

Both watches run manual movements — the anOrdain Model 1 uses the Sellita SW210-1 and the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph uses the Seagull ST19.

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anOrdain Model 1vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

anOrdain Model 1

hebridean-blue

MSRP $1,334

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 138mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Model 142h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Model 150m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Model 1$1,334

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Model 2

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Seagull ST19

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,334

$550

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