Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $680 for the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 37mm for the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2

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MSRP $680

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe MK237mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe MK242h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe MK2200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Aquascaphe MK2$680

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$550

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