Which is cheaper, the Depancel Allure Valjoux or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $4,524 for the Depancel Allure Valjoux — a $3,974 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Allure Valjoux or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Depancel Allure Valjoux wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Allure Valjoux or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Depancel Allure Valjoux.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Allure Valjoux or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 39 hours on the Depancel Allure Valjoux.

What movement does the Depancel Allure Valjoux run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

Both watches run manual movements — the Depancel Allure Valjoux uses the Valjoux 92 and the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph uses the Seagull ST19.

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Depancel Allure ValjouxvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Depancel Allure Valjoux

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MSRP $4,524

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Allure Valjoux43mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Allure Valjoux39h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Allure Valjoux50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Allure Valjoux$4,524

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 92

Seagull ST19

Power Reserve

39h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$550

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