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 $2,650 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $1,150 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 29mm for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a 11mm 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

L2.893.4.78.3

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

MASTER COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

MASTER COLLECTION$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

Black

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

$2,650

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent finishing, classic styling, and value proposition, with specific call-outs for beautiful dials, Breguet numerals, and complications like moon phases and annual calendars. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the attractive price point for a Swiss-made timepiece featuring these elements. Some owners note the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment for a perfect fit, and one reviewer found the case finishing somewhat homogenous. A specific chronograph variant's pushers were described as having a cheap feel, and its hour counter did not always reset to zero, while another variant's subdial obscured a numeral. Water resistance is noted as 30m for one model, considered light by a reviewer. Overall, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial aesthetics and the value it offers in complications and finishing.

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