Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)?

At MSRP the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) is the cheaper of the two at $325, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)?

The Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) wears larger at 41.7mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival).

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) runs a automatic (F6922).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsOrient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

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MSRP $325

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

SK Diver Retro (Revival)41.7mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

SK Diver Retro (Revival)40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

SK Diver Retro (Revival)50m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

SK Diver Retro (Revival)$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Mineral

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Gold

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

F6922

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Complications

None

Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$325

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