Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,040 for the Viribus Unitis Pola — a $1,490 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Viribus Unitis Pola wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Viribus Unitis Pola is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Viribus Unitis Pola carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Viribus Unitis Pola runs a automatic (A26 Elabore).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Viribus Unitis Pola

MSRP $2,040

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Pola42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Pola42h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Pola300m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Pola$2,040

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Cream

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

A26 Elabore

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$2,040

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