Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,195 for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto — a $645 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

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

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

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

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto.

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

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

h42415541

MSRP $1,195

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$550

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