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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsSpinnaker Spence 300

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$650

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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