Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $599 for the Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic — a $49 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic?

The Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic wears larger at 43.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic?

The Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic 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 Vortex Anti-magnetic?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic runs a automatic (Swiss-made SELLITA SW200-1 with accuracy regulation).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsPhoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic

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 Vortex Anti-magnetic

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MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Vortex Anti-magnetic43.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Vortex Anti-magnetic40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Vortex Anti-magnetic200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Vortex Anti-magnetic$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Two

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Swiss-made SELLITA SW200-1 with accuracy regulation

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$599

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