Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,595 for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua — a $1,045 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua 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 Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Wren Diver 38 Aqua runs a automatic (ETA 2892).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Wren Diver 38 Aqua

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MSRP $1,595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Diver 38 Aqua38mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Diver 38 Aqua42h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Diver 38 Aqua200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Diver 38 Aqua$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova BL10 Grade X1 Lume on hour markers, hands and bezel scale.

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

ETA 2892

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,595

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