Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSpinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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MSRP $375

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Olive Oyl Red

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

SII NH35A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$375

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