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

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $1,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

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

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

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

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Longines EVIDENZA runs a automatic (L615.3).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsLongines EVIDENZA

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 EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

L615.3

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$2,650

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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 EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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