Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $51 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Phoibos Argo Bronze runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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

Phoibos Argo Bronze

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MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Argo Bronze40.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Argo Bronze40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Argo Bronze200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Green

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Miyota 9015

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$499

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