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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsDan Henry 1972

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
197241mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
197240h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
1972
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
1972$370

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$370

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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 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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