Which is cheaper, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,411 for the Eza 1972 Diver — a $861 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39.6mm for the Eza 1972 Diver — a 0.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Eza 1972 Diver is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Eza 1972 Diver carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Eza 1972 Diver run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Eza 1972 Diver runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Eza 1972 Diver

1972-diver-anniversary-edition

MSRP $1,411

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Diver39.6mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

1972 Diver41h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

1972 Diver200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

1972 Diver$1,411

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,411

$550

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