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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsHenry Archer Akva

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Akva40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Akva40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Akva200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Akva$4,299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$4,299

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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.

Henry Archer Akva

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Akva for its excellent build and finish quality, compact 40mm dimensions, and versatile no-date dial, with many finding its timekeeping perfect. The watch's blue wave dial and slender design are frequently highlighted as particularly attractive features, and the bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment receives positive remarks. Some owners note the Miyota movement and find the Akva's aesthetic comparable to significantly more expensive timepieces. However, reviewers consistently flag the bezel action as slippery with strong ratcheting, and one owner disliked the available bracelet option. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Akva highly for its impressive build quality and attractive wave dial at its price point.

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