Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

Both watches run manual movements — the Astor + Banks AB Clásico uses the ETA 6497-1 and the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph uses the Seagull ST19.

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Silver

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Seagull ST19

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$550

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