Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Schofield Obscura?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $12,139 for the Schofield Obscura — a $11,589 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Schofield Obscura?

The Schofield Obscura wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Schofield Obscura?

The Schofield Obscura 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 Schofield Obscura?

The Schofield Obscura carries a 57-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Schofield Obscura?

Both watches run manual movements — the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph uses the Seagull ST19 and the Schofield Obscura uses the Unitas 6498-2.

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSchofield Obscura

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Schofield Obscura

obscura

MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Obscura44mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Obscura57h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Obscura200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Dark Grey

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Unitas 6498-2

Power Reserve

40h

57h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$12,139

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