Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Roue SSD?

At MSRP the Roue SSD is the cheaper of the two at $240, against $575 for the Astor + Banks Chrono — a $335 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Roue SSD?

The Astor + Banks Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 41.5mm for the Roue SSD — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Roue SSD?

The Astor + Banks Chrono is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Roue SSD.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Chrono run compared to the Roue SSD?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Astor + Banks Chrono uses the Ronda 5050.B and the Roue SSD uses the Japanese Seiko VD78.

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Astor + Banks Chrono

chrono

MSRP $575

Roue SSD

ssd-one

MSRP $240

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8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

SSD41.5mm

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

SSD40h

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

SSD50m

MSRP

Chrono$575

SSD$240

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

Japanese Seiko VD78

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$240

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