Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design FALCON or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the CIGA Design FALCON is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $51 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design FALCON or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The CIGA Design FALCON wears larger at 43.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design FALCON or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the CIGA Design FALCON.

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

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

What movement does the CIGA Design FALCON run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The CIGA Design FALCON runs a automatic caliber (CD-02), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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CIGA Design FALCONvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

CIGA Design FALCON

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MSRP $499

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

FALCON43.5mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

FALCON40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

FALCON50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

FALCON$499

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

43.5mm

40mm

Thickness

—

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Carbon

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova, Green

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-02

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$550

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