Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sinn U18?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $3,488 for the Sinn U18 — a $2,938 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 is rated to 2000m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Sinn U18?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Sinn U18 runs a automatic (SW300-1).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Sinn U18

U18

MSRP $3,488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

U1844mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

U1842h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

U182,000m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

SW300-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$3,488

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