Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,275 for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a $725 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto runs a automatic caliber (H-10), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

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MSRP $1,275

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,275

$550

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