Which is cheaper, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,768 for the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade — a $1,218 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade runs a automatic caliber (Soprod M100), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Serica Ref. 1174 ParadevsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Serica Ref. 1174 Parade

1174-3-parade

MSRP $1,768

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ref. 1174 Parade35mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Ref. 1174 Parade42h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Ref. 1174 Parade100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Ref. 1174 Parade$1,768

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Tobacco

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,768

$550

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