Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Coutura?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $595 for the Seiko Coutura — a $45 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Coutura?

The Seiko Coutura wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Coutura?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Coutura.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Seiko Coutura?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Seiko Coutura runs a quartz (V157).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko Coutura

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 Coutura

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MSRP $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Coutura42.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Coutura40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Coutura100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Coutura$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

V157

Type

Manual

Quartz

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$595

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