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Astor + Banks ChronovsFarer WORLD TIMER

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
World Timer
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,575

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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