Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $4,750 for the Zero West AV1 Vulcan — a $4,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

The Zero West AV1 Vulcan wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

The Zero West AV1 Vulcan carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Zero West AV1 Vulcan runs a automatic (Sellita SW500).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsZero West AV1 Vulcan

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Zero West AV1 Vulcan

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MSRP $4,750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

AV1 Vulcan42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

AV1 Vulcan62h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

AV1 Vulcan100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

AV1 Vulcan$4,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Sellita SW500

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

62h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$4,750

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