Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsZelos Mako 4

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Mako 4
ZelosMako 4
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Mako 440h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Diver - Flare

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$529

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Astor + Banks AB Clásico vs Zelos Mako 4 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

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.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.