Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Memphis Belle Stingray?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,390 for the Memphis Belle Stingray — a $840 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Memphis Belle Stingray?

The Memphis Belle Stingray wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Memphis Belle Stingray?

The Memphis Belle Stingray is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Memphis Belle Stingray?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Sea-Gull ST19), while the Memphis Belle Stingray runs a quartz (Ronda R150).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsMemphis Belle Stingray

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Memphis Belle Stingray

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MSRP $1,390

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Stingray42.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Stingray—

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Stingray500m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Stingray$1,390

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sea-Gull ST19

Ronda R150

Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,390

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