Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Sternglas Berlin Automatik is the cheaper of the two at $485, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $65 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Berlin Automatik — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Berlin Automatik.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Sternglas Berlin Automatik carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Sternglas Berlin Automatik run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Sternglas Berlin Automatik runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Sternglas Berlin Automatik

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MSRP $485

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Berlin Automatik38mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Berlin Automatik42h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Berlin Automatik50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Berlin Automatik$485

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$485

$550

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