Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)?

At MSRP the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $949 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) runs a automatic.

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsStudio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

01dst

MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Desert Sky (Gen3)40h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Desert Sky (Gen3)—

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Desert Sky (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Standard

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

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Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$550

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