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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsFears Brunswick

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Brunswick38mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Brunswick40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Brunswick10m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Brunswick$3,125

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
10m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
ETA 7001

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$3,125

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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.

Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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