Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1972 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1972 is the cheaper of the two at $370, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $180 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1972 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Dan Henry 1972 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1972 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Dan Henry 1972 runs a automatic caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Dan Henry 1972vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Dan Henry 1972

DH72-41M-A3

MSRP $370

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197241mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

197240h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

1972—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

1972$370

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

12.7mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.7mm

47mm

Water Resistance

—

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$370

$550

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