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Astor + Banks ChronovsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
30.3mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
2R05
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
25
21

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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