Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $4,750 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $3,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 34mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Longines CONQUEST runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsLongines CONQUEST

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Longines CONQUEST

L3.430.0.87.6

MSRP $4,750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

CONQUEST34mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

CONQUEST40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

CONQUEST$4,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Mother of Pearl

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

L888.5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$4,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its versatile, aesthetically pleasing design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many highlighting its high-quality finishing and smooth winding action. Reviewers and owners alike note the watch's well-wearing size and blend of vintage and modern design elements. Some owners report the polished surfaces can be prone to scratches, and multiple sources flag the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a significant drawback impacting fit. Lume quality is also a recurring point of criticism, with one reviewer noting only the black dial version appears to have lumed hands. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines CONQUEST a highly versatile and well-built everyday sports watch offering significant value.

From video reviewers

The elegant gold dial is a notable aspect of the Longines CONQUEST. The quartz movement may be a drawback for collectors who prefer mechanical movements. Reviewers disagree on the standout feature, with one highlighting the gold dial and the other the Blue Sunburst dial.

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