Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sternglas Sedius?

At MSRP the Sternglas Sedius is the cheaper of the two at $301, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $249 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sternglas Sedius?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Sedius.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Sternglas Sedius?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Sternglas Sedius runs a quartz (TMI VH31).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSternglas Sedius

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Sternglas Sedius

sedius-schwarz

MSRP $301

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Sedius40mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Sedius—

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Sedius50m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

TMI VH31

Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

—

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$301

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