Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,595 for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a $1,045 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

What movement does the Massena LAB Dato-Racer run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Massena LAB Dato-Racer runs a automatic caliber (SW400-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

DR-001

MSRP $1,595

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW400-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$550

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