Which is cheaper, the Glycine Sea Kraken or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,600 for the Glycine Sea Kraken — a $1,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Sea Kraken or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Glycine Sea Kraken — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Sea Kraken or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Glycine Sea Kraken is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Sea Kraken or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Sea Kraken.

What movement does the Glycine Sea Kraken run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Glycine Sea Kraken runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Glycine Sea KrakenvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Glycine Sea Kraken

GL0505

MSRP $1,600

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Kraken39mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Sea Kraken38h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Sea Kraken150m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Sea Kraken$1,600

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

White

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminous

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,600

$550

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