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Astor + Banks ChronovsBaltic Hermétique Summer

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Hermétique Summer
BalticHermétique Summer
MSRP $594

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Hermétique Summer37mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Hermétique Summer42h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Hermétique Summer150m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Hermétique Summer$594

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Orange
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$594

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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.

Baltic Hermétique Summer

Reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's compact 37mm brushed case with a polished bezel and 150 meters of water resistance. The watch features glossy dials in bright colors with raised BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices that emit a strong blue glow, and it comes with color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. However, the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate if fingernails are not long enough, and the movement has a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers praise the Baltic Hermétique Summer for its well-balanced, colorful dials and strong lume at an affordable price point.

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