Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $2,500 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a $1,001 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph 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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph runs a automatic (8R48).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

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MSRP $1,499

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $2,500

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

8R48

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$2,500

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