Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Orologi Calamai MC72?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,296 for the Orologi Calamai MC72 — a $1,746 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Orologi Calamai MC72?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Orologi Calamai MC72 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Orologi Calamai MC72?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orologi Calamai MC72.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Orologi Calamai MC72?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Orologi Calamai MC72.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Orologi Calamai MC72?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Orologi Calamai MC72 runs a automatic (Sellita SW-200).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Orologi Calamai MC72

MSRP $2,296

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

MC7239mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

MC7238h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MC7250m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

MC72$2,296

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Sellita SW-200

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

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