Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $660 for the Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz — a $110 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 6S21), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 QuartzvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz

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MSRP $660

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chronograph 42 Quartz42mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Chronograph 42 Quartz40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Chronograph 42 Quartz100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Chronograph 42 Quartz$660

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$660

$550

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