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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
9R31
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$8,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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