Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGA211?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $6,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGA211 — a $6,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGA211?

The Grand Seiko SBGA211 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGA211?

The Grand Seiko SBGA211 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA211?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Grand Seiko SBGA211 runs a spring drive (9R65).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Grand Seiko SBGA211

sbga211g

MSRP $6,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

SBGA21141mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

SBGA21172h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

SBGA211100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

9R65

Type

Manual

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$6,900

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