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Astor + Banks ChronovsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
9RB2
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$39,000

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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 SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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