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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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