Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sternglas Marus?

At MSRP the Sternglas Marus is the cheaper of the two at $485, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $65 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sternglas Marus?

The Sternglas Marus wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sternglas Marus?

The Sternglas Marus 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 Sternglas Marus?

The Sternglas Marus carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Sternglas Marus?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Sternglas Marus runs a automatic (Miyota 8215).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSternglas Marus

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Sternglas Marus

marus-schwarz-blockarmband

MSRP $485

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Marus42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Marus42h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Marus200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Marus$485

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

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Lume

None

Luminova grün

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Miyota 8215

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$485

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