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Astor + Banks ChronovsRZE Resolute Type A

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$499

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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 Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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