Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $311 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz runs a quartz.

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

DS2 Meridian Quartz40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

DS2 Meridian Quartz150m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

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Type

Manual

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$239

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