Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $648 for the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic — a $98 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

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MSRP $648

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe Classic39mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe Classic42h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe Classic200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Aquascaphe Classic$648

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black Gilt

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

SuperLuminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$648

$550

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