Which is cheaper, the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,995 for the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 — a $1,445 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 is rated to 370m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2892), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1

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MSRP $1,995

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

TYPE 1 M141.5mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

TYPE 1 M140h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

TYPE 1 M1370m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

TYPE 1 M1$1,995

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2892

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

$550

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