Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Swatch Petite Seconde Black?

At MSRP the Swatch Petite Seconde Black is the cheaper of the two at $250, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Swatch Petite Seconde Black?

The Swatch Petite Seconde Black wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Swatch Petite Seconde Black?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Swatch Petite Seconde Black.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Swatch Petite Seconde Black?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Sea-Gull ST19), while the Swatch Petite Seconde Black runs a automatic.

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSwatch Petite Seconde Black

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

MSRP $550

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Swatch Petite Seconde Black

SY23S400

MSRP $250

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Petite Seconde Black42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph—

Petite Seconde Black—

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Petite Seconde Black30m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Petite Seconde Black$250

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

—

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sea-Gull ST19

—

Type

Manual

Automatic

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$250

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