Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Tuseno Blackwater?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $999 for the Tuseno Blackwater — a $449 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Tuseno Blackwater?

The Tuseno Blackwater wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Tuseno Blackwater?

The Tuseno Blackwater is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Tuseno Blackwater?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Tuseno Blackwater runs a automatic (SW200-1).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Tuseno Blackwater

blackwater

MSRP $999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Blackwater40.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Blackwater—

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Blackwater200m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Blackwater$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Lume

None

BGW9 Swiss Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$999

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