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Astor + Banks ChronovsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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