Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $3,850 for the Seiko King Seiko VANAC — a $3,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

The Seiko King Seiko VANAC wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko King Seiko VANAC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

The Seiko King Seiko VANAC carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Seiko King Seiko VANAC runs a automatic (8L45).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko King Seiko VANAC

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Seiko King Seiko VANAC

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MSRP $3,850

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

King Seiko VANAC41mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

King Seiko VANAC72h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

King Seiko VANAC100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

King Seiko VANAC$3,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

8L45

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$3,850

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