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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
MASTER COLLECTION29mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
MASTER COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
MASTER COLLECTION$2,350

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
29mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
34.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
L592.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$2,350

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent finishing and value, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and blued hands. The movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, and the classical design is noted as versatile. Some owners report the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment options for a precise fit, and one owner experienced a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring service. The Master Collection Annual Calendar has 30m water resistance, considered light by one reviewer. Overall, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its exceptional value and refined finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch has a strong wrist presence and comfort. The movement accuracy is also a notable feature, delivering luxury value at its price point.

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