Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Pinion Neutron?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,600 for the Pinion Neutron — a $1,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Pinion Neutron?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Neutron — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Pinion Neutron?

The Pinion Neutron carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Pinion Neutron?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Pinion Neutron runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsPinion Neutron

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Pinion Neutron

neutron-38mm-black-dial-automatic-watch

MSRP $1,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Neutron38mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Neutron40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Neutron100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Neutron$1,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,600

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