Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Signum Sollus?

At MSRP the Signum Sollus is the cheaper of the two at $529, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $21 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Signum Sollus?

The Signum Sollus wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Signum Sollus?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Signum Sollus.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Signum Sollus?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Signum Sollus runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Signum Sollus

signum-sollus-automatic

MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Sollus40.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Sollus—

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Sollus50m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Sollus$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Miyota 9039

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$529

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