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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsCincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Guild Mechanical Steel
Cincinnati Watch CompanyGuild Mechanical Steel
MSRP $650

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Guild Mechanical Steel36mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Guild Mechanical Steel45h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Guild Mechanical Steel30m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Guild Mechanical Steel$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Multiple
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Sellita SW210
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$650

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel is praised for its sharp, vintage-inspired dial with ornate Breguet numerals and textured center, and its comfortable, solid-link bracelet. Owners widely report good legibility and a classy design. Some find its 10mm thickness too much for a dressy manual wind watch, and the acrylic crystal and quartz movement are noted as compromises for the price, with one owner stating they would not pay more than $150 for a watch with these features. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel highly for its beautiful dial and vintage design at a budget price point.

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