Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Monta Skyquest?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,435 for the Monta Skyquest — a $1,885 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Monta Skyquest?

The Monta Skyquest wears larger at 40.7mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Monta Skyquest?

The Monta Skyquest is rated to 305m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Monta Skyquest?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Monta Skyquest runs a automatic (Monta M-23).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsMonta Skyquest

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Monta Skyquest

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MSRP $2,435

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Skyquest40.7mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Skyquest40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Skyquest305m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Skyquest$2,435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Monta M-23

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$2,435

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