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Astor + Banks ChronovsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

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
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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