Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series runs a automatic (6R21).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

spb307j1

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Presage Sharp Edged Series45h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Presage Sharp Edged Series100m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

40.2mm

Thickness

—

12.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47.4mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

6R21

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

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