Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is the cheaper of the two at $1,400, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $99 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series wears larger at 42.2mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series runs a automatic (6R64).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

spb221j1

MSRP $1,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Presage Sharp Edged Series42.2mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Presage Sharp Edged Series45h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Presage Sharp Edged Series100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

6R64

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$1,400

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Astor + Banks AB1405 vs Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

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.

Fearsmicro

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

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

Fears Archival 1930vsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Seiko Presage Sharp Edged SeriesvsYema Granvelle CMM.29 Geckota Tourbillon Hand WoundvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Seiko Presage Sharp Edged SeriesvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound Astor + Banks AB1405vsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT Astor + Banks AB1405vsAVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

Edit this comparison Add another watch Explore more 41–44mm watches

Astor + Banks AB1405vsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

At a glance

Full specifications

Follow this matchup

More watches worth a look

Archival 1930

Fleuss GMT

Granvelle CMM.29

Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

Tourbillon Hand Wound

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

People also compared