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

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-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 Alpinist?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Seiko Alpinist runs a automatic (6R35).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko Alpinist

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 Alpinist

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MSRP $750

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

6R35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$750

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