Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,999 for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton — a $1,449 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

Both watches run manual movements — the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph uses the Seagull ST19 and the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton uses the Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700.

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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MSRP $1,999

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Ti Damascus LE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,999

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