Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,335 for the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian — a $785 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian wears larger at 43.6mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian runs a automatic caliber (SW200), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C65 Dune AeolianvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

C65-38A3H4-S00B0-B0

MSRP $1,335

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C65 Dune Aeolian43.6mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

C65 Dune Aeolian38h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

C65 Dune Aeolian150m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

C65 Dune Aeolian$1,335

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

SLN BL Grade X1

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW200

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,335

$550

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