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Astor + Banks ChronovsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$790

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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