Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Dan Henry 1970 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1970 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Dan Henry 1970 runs a automatic caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Dan Henry 1970vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197040mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

197040h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

1970200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

1970$310

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Orange

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$310

$550

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