Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue?

At MSRP the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $51 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue runs a automatic.

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsLorier Astra Cosmic Blue

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

astra-cosmic-blue

MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Astra Cosmic Blue36mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Astra Cosmic Blue40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Astra Cosmic Blue50m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Astra Cosmic Blue$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

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Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$499

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