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Astor + Banks ChronovsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Chrono$575
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
4R39
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$595

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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 Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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