Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,650 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $1,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial 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 Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial runs a automatic (6R5H).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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 Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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MSRP $1,650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

6R5H

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,650

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