Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the anOrdain Model 3 Method?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $4,693 for the anOrdain Model 3 Method — a $4,143 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the anOrdain Model 3 Method?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the anOrdain Model 3 Method — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the anOrdain Model 3 Method?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 3 Method.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the anOrdain Model 3 Method?

The anOrdain Model 3 Method carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the anOrdain Model 3 Method?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the anOrdain Model 3 Method runs a automatic (Sellita SW300).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsanOrdain Model 3 Method

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

anOrdain Model 3 Method

method-aqua

MSRP $4,693

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Model 3 Method39mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Model 3 Method56h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Model 3 Method50m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Model 3 Method$4,693

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Model 3 Method

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Sellita SW300

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$4,693

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