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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsPraesidus DD-45

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
DD-45100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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