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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsMaen Manhattan 40 MSD

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Manhattan 40 MSD
MaenManhattan 40 MSD
MSRP $1,249

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Manhattan 40 MSD40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Manhattan 40 MSD40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Manhattan 40 MSD100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Manhattan 40 MSD$1,249

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
MSD.01

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,249

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40 MSD

The Maen Manhattan 40 MSD is widely praised for its refined, architectural design, particularly its slim 9.6mm case, integrated bracelet that feels engineered as part of the case, and highly finished surfaces. Owners specifically highlight the stunning jade dial and the Midnight Blue dial's transformation in sunlight. The 70s-inspired integrated bracelet is noted as thin yet strong, and the 100m water resistance is a concrete feature. However, some enthusiasts find the 49.3mm lug-to-lug measurement too large for a retro-inspired rectangular watch, suggesting it wears large, while others with larger wrists appreciate the option, and some feel it wears smaller than its dimensions imply. The Sellita SW200 movement has a 38-hour power reserve, and the printed logo appears flat against the applied indices, with the integrated bracelet limiting strap change options.

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