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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsNorqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki
NorqainWild ONE 42mm Khaki
MSRP $7,673

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki42mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki70h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki$7,673

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$7,673

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki for its innovative NORTEQ carbon composite case, which makes it exceptionally lightweight (84 grams) and comfortable on the wrist, with a silky texture and 200 meters of water resistance. The watch's unique design, detailed dial with a repeating double-N logo pattern, and chronometer-certified Kenissi NN20/1 movement are also highlighted. However, some find the skeletonized hands and polished markers clash with the otherwise matte aesthetic, and the price point of €4,890–€5,290 is considered high by some. One owner notes insufficient lume, though another reports excellent readability from white X1 Super-LumiNova. On balance, the consensus is that the Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki is highly regarded for its innovative materials and lightweight wearability, despite some polarizing design choices and its premium price.

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