Which is cheaper, the Corniche Chronograph or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Corniche Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Corniche Chronograph or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Corniche Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Corniche Chronograph or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Corniche Chronograph.

What movement does the Corniche Chronograph run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Corniche Chronograph runs a mecaquartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Corniche Chronograph

MSRP $425

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chronograph39mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Chronograph—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Chronograph50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Chronograph$425

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Green

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

Seagull ST19

Type

Mecaquartz

Manual

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$550

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