Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

At MSRP the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

40mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Miyota 2035

Type

Manual

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$199

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