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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
SW330-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,710

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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 C65 Aquitaine GMT

The Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT is widely praised for its stunning design, with reviewers and owners highlighting the "Beach Sand" dial and deep blue ceramic bezel, noting it offers vintage vibes with modern capability. The box-sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance are also frequently mentioned as strong points, along with its suitability for travel due to its lightweight and rugged build. The Sellita SW330-2 movement powers the watch, functioning as an office GMT with the date positioned at 6 o'clock for visual balance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT highly for its exceptional design and robust vintage-inspired aesthetic at its price point.

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