Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $1,125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico is rated to 50m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) runs a automatic (La Joux-Perret G101).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

redcliff-39-5-date-boutique-edition-event-exclusive

MSRP $2,625

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Silver

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

La Joux-Perret G101

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$2,625

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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