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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
6R5H
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,400

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

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