Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,149 for the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 — a $599 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G100), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

sea-ranger-m2-tobacco

MSRP $1,149

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Ranger M240mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Sea Ranger M240h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Sea Ranger M2300m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Sea Ranger M2$1,149

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Tobacco

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,149

$550

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