Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Hitori Yoshino Night Star?

At MSRP the Hitori Yoshino Night Star is the cheaper of the two at $529, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $21 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Hitori Yoshino Night Star?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39.6mm for the Hitori Yoshino Night Star — a 0.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Hitori Yoshino Night Star?

The Hitori Yoshino Night Star carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Hitori Yoshino Night Star?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Hitori Yoshino Night Star runs a automatic (Seiko NH34).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Hitori Yoshino Night Star

MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Yoshino Night Star39.6mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Yoshino Night Star41h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Yoshino Night Star100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Yoshino Night Star$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Indigo

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Seiko NH34

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$529

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