Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $1,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

swordfish-field-38mm-bronze-burnt-orange

MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Bronze

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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