Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $8,645 for the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm — a $7,146 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm?

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm?

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm runs a automatic (NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsNorqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm

independence-skeleton-chrono-42mm

MSRP $8,645

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm42mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm62h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm$8,645

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Skeleton

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

62h

Complications

None

Chronograph, Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$8,645

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