Astor + Banks ChronovsCitizen Brycen
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Measurements
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Chrono
Brycen
Diameter
44mm
44.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$575
$319
lowest
Movement
Ronda 5050.B
Citizen Eco-Drive H500
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Astor + Banks Chrono is praised for its sporty design and enthusiast-friendly price. One owner finds it looks better than a specific alternative, though another suggests other brands offer better value at higher price points. A reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design and accessible price point, despite a minor criticism regarding the date display.
Owners widely praise the Citizen Brycen for its retro racing chronograph aesthetic and excellent lume that glows overnight. The Eco-Drive movement is noted for accuracy, with one owner reporting less than 1 second deviation per day. Some reviewers and owners find the date window small and difficult to read, and a static bezel is purely decorative. The watch features a flat sapphire crystal and, in one variant, Super Titanium construction for lightness and hardness. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Brycen highly for its appealing retro style and reliable performance at its price point.
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