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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsZelos Spearfish 3

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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