Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the anOrdain Model 1?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $3,804 for the anOrdain Model 1 — a $3,254 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the anOrdain Model 1?

The anOrdain Model 1 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the anOrdain Model 1?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the anOrdain Model 1?

The anOrdain Model 1 carries a 42-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 1?

Both watches run manual movements — the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph uses the Seagull ST19 and the anOrdain Model 1 uses the Sellita SW210-1.

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsanOrdain Model 1

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 1

model-1-blue-fume

MSRP $3,804

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Model 141mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Model 142h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Model 150m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Sellita SW210-1

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$3,804

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