Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $789 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf — a $239 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 12 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Sea-Gull ST19), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf runs a automatic (Miyota 9130).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf

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MSRP $789

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Seawolf43mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Seawolf12h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Seawolf300m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Seawolf$789

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sea-Gull ST19

Miyota 9130

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

12h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$789

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