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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsBoldr Venture Velo

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Khaki
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$399

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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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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