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

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $849 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado — a $299 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado runs a automatic (Valjoux 7750).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado

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MSRP $849

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Tornado45mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Tornado40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Tornado100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Tornado$849

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Valjoux 7750

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$849

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