Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,050, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition?

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

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

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

Q: Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 39.3mm for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Q: What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition runs a automatic (6R35).

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 Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

spb331j1

MSRP $1,050

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition39.3mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition70h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition100m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition$1,050

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

39.3mm

Thickness

—

11.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47.2mm

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

6R35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$1,050

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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 Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition is widely praised for its spectacular, Kabuki-inspired gradient dials featuring a hemp leaf motif and gold-toned accents, with some owners finding the dial and finishing exquisite and superior to watches at higher price points. The bracelet is also noted as being better than entry-level offerings. However, the lume fades quickly, and movement accuracy can vary, with reported figures ranging from +20 seconds per day to losing 5-8 seconds per day. Some reviewers and owners find the price steep for the 6R35 movement, and the Hardlex crystal is considered a potential scratch risk compared to sapphire. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial and good finishing of the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition, despite some concerns regarding movement accuracy and crystal durability.

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