Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $1,002 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic runs a automatic (Miyota 8315).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Silver

Steel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Miyota 8315

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$498

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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