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Astor + Banks ChronovsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

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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 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition is praised for its faithful recreation of the 1968 original, featuring a 39mm case and vintage dial details. Reviewers note its comfortable bracelet and heritage-inspired design, with one calling it heritage-inspired Seiko at its best. The $450 MSRP is considered reasonable. However, the 4 o'clock crown placement can be challenging for setting the time, and some enthusiasts may find the case finishing does not meet their expectations. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition highly for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition38.2mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition$440

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
44mm
38.2mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$440
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