Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Zelos Helica?

At MSRP the Zelos Helica is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $1,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Zelos Helica?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Zelos Helica — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Zelos Helica?

The Zelos Helica is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Zelos Helica?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Zelos Helica runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Astor + Banks AB1405vsZelos Helica

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Zelos Helica

helica-wave-mop

MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Helica39mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Helica40h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Helica100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

39 - Wave MOP

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

Miyota 9015

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$499

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