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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsZelos Blacktip 41

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Teal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$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 Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

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