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Astor + Banks ChronovsSchofield Obscura

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
44mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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