Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Rosenbusch Horizon Date?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,175 for the Rosenbusch Horizon Date — a $625 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Rosenbusch Horizon Date?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Rosenbusch Horizon Date — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Rosenbusch Horizon Date?

The Rosenbusch Horizon Date carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsRosenbusch Horizon Date

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Rosenbusch Horizon Date

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MSRP $1,175

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Horizon Date39.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Horizon Date45h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Horizon Date100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Horizon Date$1,175

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

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Power Reserve

40h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,175

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