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Astor + Banks ChronovsRZE Aspirare

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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