Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsSeagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
AB Clásico
Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$1,500
$611
lowest
Movement
ETA 6497-1
ST1818
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks AB Clásico for its substantial feel and a highly adjustable bracelet with screw-in links and small segments. Reviewers note its superior aesthetics compared to alternatives, though this comes at a higher price point. Overall, owners rate the Astor + Banks AB Clásico highly for its aesthetic appeal and well-executed bracelet.
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.
Owners widely praise the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm for its classy, elegant design and excellent value, with many calling it a potential favorite dress watch. The 12.7mm thickness is considered well-proportioned to the 40mm case. The moonphase complication is a highlight, though owners note it requires manual adjustment by setting the date and moon position one day prior and is considered a pain to set. Some find the dial text crowded at the 6 o'clock position. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm highly for its beautiful dial and true moonphase complication at its price point.
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