Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $327 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

MSRP $223

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)38mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)—

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)$223

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$223

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