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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsDan Henry 1962

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
196240h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
1962
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$280

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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.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

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