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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.

Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm x 10mm case. Reviewers note the ETA 2893-2 movement as a good choice with hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. The bronze crown, intended to develop a patina, is flagged as a potentially unpopular design element that some feel looks unfinished or out of place. Prices range from $1,425 to $2,150 AUD. Overall, reviewers find the Farer GMT Automatic offers good value for a GMT watch in its price segment, with the dial and case proportions being key strengths.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico
GMT56h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
GMT100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
GMT$1,375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,375
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