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Astor + Banks ChronovsNivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Antarctic Erotic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Erotic
MSRP $1,769

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Antarctic Erotic38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Antarctic Erotic40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Antarctic Erotic100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Antarctic Erotic$1,769

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Beige

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,769

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic is a 38mm vintage-inspired daily watch featuring a unique animated penguin scene on the movement, revealed when wound, and supports penguin conservation efforts. It is powered by a modified Soprod P054 hand-wound movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 100m water resistance, with classic dial designs and multiple strap/bracelet options available. On balance, reviewers highlight the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic as a playful and robust explorer's watch with a unique animated feature and a charitable component.

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