Which is cheaper, the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The 96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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96Zero Watches Altitude / The Dive

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MSRP $399

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude / The Dive44mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Altitude / The Dive40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Altitude / The Dive200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Altitude / The Dive$399

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$550

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