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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsZelos Comet 39

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Tantalum LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
ETA/Peseux 7001

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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