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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

Chronograph

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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-lug
47mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial color
Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

Caliber
Seagull ST19 (family)
Type
Manual

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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16 colorways

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The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is praised for its 40mm case size, curved sapphire crystal, and lumed ceramic bezel with 12-hour markers. Owners and reviewers highlight its 100m water resistance and the horological significance of its Seagull ST19 manual-winding movement, particularly at its price point, with some appreciating the exhibition caseback. One owner expressed concern regarding the ST19 movement's reliability. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph highly for its vintage pilot's watch aesthetic combined with modern utility and value.

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