Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zero West L3 Longitude?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,495 for the Zero West L3 Longitude — a $1,945 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Zero West L3 Longitude?

The Zero West L3 Longitude 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 L3 Longitude?

The Zero West L3 Longitude carries a 41-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 L3 Longitude?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Zero West L3 Longitude runs a automatic (Sellita SW261-1).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsZero West L3 Longitude

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Zero West L3 Longitude

l3-longitude

MSRP $2,495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

L3 Longitude42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

L3 Longitude41h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

L3 Longitude100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

L3 Longitude$2,495

Full specifications

Case

5 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 SW261-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$2,495

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