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

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $1,125, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $374 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Astor + Banks AB1405 wears larger at 42mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

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

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series runs a automatic (6R5J).

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Astor + Banks AB1405vsSeiko Presage Classic 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 Classic Series

spb469j1

MSRP $1,125

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Presage Classic Series$1,125

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

40.2mm

Thickness

—

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

6R5J

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$1,125

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