Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Pagani Design PD-1638?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1638 is the cheaper of the two at $111, against $575 for the Astor + Banks Chrono — a $464 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Pagani Design PD-1638?

The Astor + Banks Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Pagani Design PD-1638 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Pagani Design PD-1638?

The Astor + Banks Chrono is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Pagani Design PD-1638.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Pagani Design PD-1638?

The Pagani Design PD-1638 carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Chrono.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Chrono run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1638?

The Astor + Banks Chrono runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 5050.B), while the Pagani Design PD-1638 runs a automatic.

Side by side

Astor + Banks ChronovsPagani Design PD-1638

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

Astor + Banks Chrono

chrono

MSRP $575

Pagani Design PD-1638

pd-1638

MSRP $111

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

PD-163843mm

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

PD-163848h

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

PD-163830m

MSRP

Chrono$575

PD-1638$111

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

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Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

48h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$111

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Pagani Design PD-1638

Pagani Design PD-1638 owners widely praise its attractive skeletonized dial and surprising build quality for its price, often noting it looks good on a NATO strap. Some owners report the Hardlex crystal may be prone to scratches. The movement offers a 30-hour power reserve and accuracy up to 45 seconds per day, which is considered acceptable for a frequently reset watch. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1638 highly for its visual appeal and value as a fun, inexpensive diversion watch.

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