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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsHemel HFT20

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
HFT20100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Seiko VK64
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$450

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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