Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

At MSRP the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series carries a 41-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 5 Sports SKX series?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series runs a automatic (4R36).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

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MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

5 Sports SKX series38mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

5 Sports SKX series41h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

5 Sports SKX series100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

5 Sports SKX series$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

4R36

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$350

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