Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $775 for the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mmvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm

verimatic

MSRP $775

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Verimatic 39mm39mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Verimatic 39mm40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Verimatic 39mm200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Verimatic 39mm$775

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$775

$550

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