Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $840 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

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