Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $72,500 for the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch — a $71,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch?

The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch?

Both watches run manual movements — the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph uses the Seagull ST19 and the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch uses the 1142.

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsVacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch

5000H/000R-B059 (X50RH162)

MSRP $72,500

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19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch38.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch48h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch30m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch$72,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

40mm

38.5mm

Thickness

13.4mm

10.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

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Lug Width

20mm

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Material

316L Stainless Steel

Pink Gold

Finish

Brushed and polished

Calfskin leather (Green)

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

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Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

1142

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

48h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$72,500

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