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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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