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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsHalios Universa II

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Silver
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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