Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Timefactors PRS-44?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $705 for the Timefactors PRS-44 — a $155 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Timefactors PRS-44?

The Timefactors PRS-44 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 Timefactors PRS-44?

The Timefactors PRS-44 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Timefactors PRS-44?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Sea-Gull ST19), while the Timefactors PRS-44 runs a automatic (ETA2824).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Timefactors PRS-44

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MSRP $705

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

PRS-4442mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

PRS-44—

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

PRS-44300m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

PRS-44$705

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sea-Gull ST19

ETA2824

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$705

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