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

At MSRP the Seiko DressKX is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $235 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko DressKX.

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

The Seiko DressKX 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 DressKX?

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

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko DressKX

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Seiko DressKX

srpe51

MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

DressKX40mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

DressKX41h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

DressKX100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

4R36

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$315

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