Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Lucky Harvey Honey Bee?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $799 for the Lucky Harvey Honey Bee — a $249 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Lucky Harvey Honey Bee?

The Lucky Harvey Honey Bee wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Lucky Harvey Honey Bee?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Lucky Harvey Honey Bee.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Lucky Harvey Honey Bee?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Lucky Harvey Honey Bee runs a automatic (Lucky Harvey in-house automatic caliber).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Lucky Harvey Honey Bee

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MSRP $799

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Honey Bee43mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Honey Bee40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Honey Bee30m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Honey Bee$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Lucky Harvey in-house automatic caliber

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$799

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