Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $3,100 for the Seiko King Seiko KS1969 — a $2,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39.4mm for the Seiko King Seiko KS1969 — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 5m for the Seiko King Seiko KS1969.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

The Seiko King Seiko KS1969 carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Seiko King Seiko KS1969 runs a automatic (6L35).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko King Seiko KS1969

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

Seiko King Seiko KS1969

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MSRP $3,100

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

King Seiko KS196939.4mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

King Seiko KS196945h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

King Seiko KS196950m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

King Seiko KS1969$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

6L35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$3,100

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