Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER is the cheaper of the two at $480, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $70 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35A), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER

arctic-diver

MSRP $480

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ARCTIC DIVER41mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

ARCTIC DIVER40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

ARCTIC DIVER200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

ARCTIC DIVER$480

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

white

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$480

$550

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