Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $759 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus — a $209 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus runs a automatic (Miyota 9100).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus

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MSRP $759

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Olympus43mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Olympus—

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Olympus100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Olympus$759

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

Miyota 9100

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$759

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