Which is cheaper, the Depancel Pista GT or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,038 for the Depancel Pista GT — a $488 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Pista GT or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Depancel Pista GT wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Pista GT or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Pista GT or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Depancel Pista GT carries a 44-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Depancel Pista GT run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Depancel Pista GT runs a automatic caliber (STP 6-15), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Depancel Pista GTvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Depancel Pista GT

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MSRP $1,038

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pista GT42mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Pista GT44h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Pista GT50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Pista GT$1,038

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

STP 6-15

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

44h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$550

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