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

At MSRP the Corniche Visionnaire is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Corniche Visionnaire — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Corniche Visionnaire runs a quartz caliber (Miyota Quartz), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Corniche VisionnairevsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Corniche Visionnaire

MSRP $350

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Visionnaire39.5mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Visionnaire—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Visionnaire50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Visionnaire$350

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota Quartz

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$550

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