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Astor + Banks ChronovsGrand Seiko SBGA375

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
SBGA375
Grand SeikoSBGA375
MSRP $5,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
SBGA37540mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
SBGA37572h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
SBGA375100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
SBGA375$5,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
9R65
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$5,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA375

Grand Seiko SBGA375 owners praise its classic, subtle design and the engineering of its Spring Drive movement, with one noting it "does not fail to deliver what they are known for." The dial offers good legibility, with polished side bevels on the hour markers catching light well. However, one owner scuffed the bezel within a week, and another questioned if a lug was missing. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA375 highly for its refined design and movement engineering, signaling discerning taste.

From video reviewers

The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep is a key strength. The bracelet's taper and clasp were cited as areas for improvement.

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