Which is cheaper, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the BOLDR x ArtStory is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the BOLDR x ArtStory — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The BOLDR x ArtStory is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the BOLDR x ArtStory run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The BOLDR x ArtStory runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35A), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStoryvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory

boldr-x-artstory

MSRP $299

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BOLDR x ArtStory38mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

BOLDR x ArtStory40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

BOLDR x ArtStory200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

BOLDR x ArtStory$299

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

BOLDR x Art Story by Autistic Thai Foundation

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$550

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