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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsSternglas Kanton

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Kanton50m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Sellita SW200
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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