Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $1,650 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial 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 “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial runs a automatic (6R5H).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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 “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

40.2mm

Thickness

—

12.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

48mm

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

6R5H

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$1,650

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