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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsChristopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
C63 Sealander Rocks40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
11.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Yellow
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,350

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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.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks for its excellent wearability, comfort, and build quality for the price, with many highlighting its refined dial and versatile design. The 36mm case is noted as wearing well on smaller wrists, and the robust bracelet offers on-the-fly adjustment. Some owners find the branding prominent or the dial too white, and one owner experienced difficulty adjusting the time on their 36mm model. The Sellita SW200-1 movement provides a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks highly for its exceptional wearability and refined dial at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and unique stone dial options are strong points. The 36mm case size is a shared feature. Reviewers questioned its value proposition against other watches under $1,000.

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