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Astor + Banks ChronovsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$265

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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