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

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $2,950 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $1,450 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

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

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

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-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 MASTER COLLECTION?

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

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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 MASTER COLLECTION

L2.357.4.07.6

MSRP $2,950

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

MASTER COLLECTION34mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

MASTER COLLECTION$2,950

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

L888.5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$2,950

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value and refined design, with owners and reviewers highlighting its beautiful dials, often featuring Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and its impressive case and bracelet finishing. The collection is consistently described as traditional and dress-oriented, offering features like column-wheel chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points. However, some owners note drawbacks such as the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring pushers and crowns, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet for a perfect fit. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting a chronograph hour counter that doesn't always reset to zero. Overall, the Longines Master Collection is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its sophisticated aesthetics and strong value proposition, particularly for its dress watch and chronograph models.

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