Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $594 for the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 — a $44 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Wolfpoint Retro 1871.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 runs a automatic (Sellita SW200).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Wolfpoint Retro 1871

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MSRP $594

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Retro 187139.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Retro 187138h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Retro 1871100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Retro 1871$594

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Sellita SW200

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$594

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