Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $1,080 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch runs a automatic (F6B24).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsOrient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

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MSRP $1,500

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

White

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

F6B24

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$420

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