Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $1,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Hemel HD24 Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsHemel HD24 Automatic

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

HD24 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

HD24 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

HD24 Automatic200m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

HD24 Automatic$300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Silver

Gallant USAF Edition

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Seiko NH38A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$300

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