Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT is the cheaper of the two at $145, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $405 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT?

The Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT 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 Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT?

The Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT 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 Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT?

The Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT carries a 43-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT runs a automatic (Pearl DG5833A).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

pd-1693

MSRP $145

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

PD-1693 GMT42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

PD-1693 GMT43h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

PD-1693 GMT200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Pearl DG5833A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

43h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$145

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