Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSpinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

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

Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

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MSRP $375

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Hull California (Popeye Navy)42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Hull California (Popeye Navy)40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Hull California (Popeye Navy)100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Hull California (Popeye Navy)$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Popeye Navy

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

SII NH35A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$375

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