Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $4,600 for the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition — a $4,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition wears larger at 45.4mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 5.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition is rated to 600m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition runs a automatic (8L45).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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MSRP $4,600

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition45.4mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition600m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$4,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

8L45

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$4,600

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