Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,199 for the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II — a $649 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II.

What movement does the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II runs a automatic caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

CIGA Design BLUE PLANET IIvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II

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MSRP $1,199

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BLUE PLANET II43mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

BLUE PLANET II40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

BLUE PLANET II—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

BLUE PLANET II$1,199

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,199

$550

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