Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,049 for the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver — a $499 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver?

The Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver?

The Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver carries a 68-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver runs a automatic (La Joux Perret G101).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsJack Mason Palmera Skin Diver

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver

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MSRP $1,049

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Palmera Skin Diver39mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Palmera Skin Diver68h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Palmera Skin Diver200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Palmera Skin Diver$1,049

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

La Joux Perret G101

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

68h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,049

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