Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $2,530 for the Fortis Flieger F-41 — a $1,030 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Fortis Flieger F-41 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-41.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Fortis Flieger F-41 runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsFortis Flieger F-41

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Fortis Flieger F-41

F-41

MSRP $2,530

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Flieger F-4141mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Flieger F-4138h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Flieger F-41200m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Flieger F-41$2,530

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$2,530

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Fortis Flieger F-41

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is widely praised for its excellent machining and build quality for its price, featuring a traditional Flieger layout with modern flair, a sunburst dial with high-contrast orange accents, and a functional "Synchroline." Reviewers highlight its unique concave bezel with 24-click GMT functionality and a vivid color scheme that strikes a masterful balance. The watch offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the UW-30 automatic movement. However, the UW-30 movement is noted for its modest 38-hour power reserve, and the 41mm case might be large for smaller wrists. Overall, reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-41 highly for its pared-back confidence and functional design at its price point.

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