Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Quasar Starlight?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Quasar Starlight — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Quasar Starlight?

The Quasar Starlight is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Quasar Starlight?

The Quasar Starlight carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Quasar Starlight?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Quasar Starlight runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Astor + Banks AB1405vsQuasar Starlight

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Astor + Banks AB1405

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MSRP $1,499

Quasar Starlight

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Starlight41mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Starlight42h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Starlight100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

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Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Aventurine

Lume

None

Swiss Super Luminova BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

Miyota 9015

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

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