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Astor + Banks ChronovsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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