Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $980 for the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley — a $430 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Smiths Armstrong Siddeley wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

Both watches run manual movements — the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph uses the Seagull ST19 and the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley uses the Unitas 6498.

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSmiths Armstrong Siddeley

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Smiths Armstrong Siddeley

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MSRP $980

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Armstrong Siddeley42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Armstrong Siddeley—

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Armstrong Siddeley100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Armstrong Siddeley$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Cream

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Unitas 6498

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$980

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