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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsCitizen The Citizen Caliber 0200

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
The Citizen Caliber 0200
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber 0200
MSRP $6,995

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
The Citizen Caliber 020040mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
The Citizen Caliber 020040h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
The Citizen Caliber 020050m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
The Citizen Caliber 0200$6,995

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
0200
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$6,995

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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.

Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0200

The Citizen Caliber 0200 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, featuring ultra-sharp case work, crisp brushing, and polished accents, along with handsome dials and refined movements. Owners and reviewers highlight its luxury sport aesthetic, comparable to higher-priced brands, and a well-made case and bracelet with a superb tactile feel. The new mechanical movement, developed with La Joux-Perret, boasts a free-sprung balance wheel and an accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day, with a 60-hour power reserve. However, its $6,000 price tag is frequently cited as a significant barrier, and its availability outside Japan is limited. Some also note the 50m water resistance is acceptable rather than impressive, the clasp lacks fine adjustment, and the integrated strap design is criticized. The watch also lacks lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate The Citizen Caliber 0200 highly for its exceptional finishing and refined movement, despite its high price point.

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