Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zenith Chronomaster Open?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $11,100 for the Zenith Chronomaster Open — a $10,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zenith Chronomaster Open?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Zenith Chronomaster Open — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zenith Chronomaster Open?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zenith Chronomaster Open.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Zenith Chronomaster Open?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19 (family)), while the Zenith Chronomaster Open runs a automatic (Zenith El Primero 3604).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsZenith Chronomaster Open

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

MSRP $550

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Zenith Chronomaster Open

03.3300.3604/69.M3300

MSRP $11,100

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Chronomaster Open39.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph—

Chronomaster Open60h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Chronomaster Open50m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Chronomaster Open$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Thickness

13.4mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

0mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Caseback

—

Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Silver

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19 (family)

Zenith El Primero 3604

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

0 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

60h

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$11,100

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