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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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