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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsBaltic Hermétique Summer

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Hermétique Summer
BalticHermétique Summer
MSRP $594

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Hermétique Summer37mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Hermétique Summer42h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Hermétique Summer150m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Hermétique Summer$594

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Orange
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$594

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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.

Baltic Hermétique Summer

Reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's compact 37mm brushed case with a polished bezel and 150 meters of water resistance. The watch features glossy dials in bright colors with raised BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices that emit a strong blue glow, and it comes with color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. However, the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate if fingernails are not long enough, and the movement has a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers praise the Baltic Hermétique Summer for its well-balanced, colorful dials and strong lume at an affordable price point.

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