Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Nodus Nomad?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $575 for the Nodus Nomad — a $25 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Nodus Nomad?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Nodus Nomad?

The Nodus Nomad 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 Nodus Nomad?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Nodus Nomad runs a automatic (TMI NH34 (GMT)).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsNodus Nomad

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Nomad38mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Nomad41h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Nomad100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Nomad$575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Matte

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$575

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