Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $675 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro — a $125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro

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MSRP $675

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Pro38.5mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Pro40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Pro200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Fortitude Pro$675

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Magenta

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$675

$550

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