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

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $550 for the Seiko Monster — a $0 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Monster wears larger at 42.4mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2.4mm difference across the dial.

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

The Seiko Monster is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

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

The Seiko Monster carries a 41-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 Monster?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Seiko Monster runs a automatic (4R36).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko Monster

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 Monster

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MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Monster42.4mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Monster41h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Monster200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Monster$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

4R36

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

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