Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $2,600 for the Grand Seiko STGF359 — a $2,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

The Astor + Banks Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 28.9mm for the Grand Seiko STGF359 — a 15.1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Chrono run compared to the Grand Seiko STGF359?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Astor + Banks Chrono uses the Ronda 5050.B and the Grand Seiko STGF359 uses the 4J52.

Side by side

Astor + Banks ChronovsGrand Seiko STGF359

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Chrono

chrono

MSRP $575

Grand Seiko STGF359

stgf359g

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

STGF35928.9mm

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

STGF35940h

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

STGF359100m

MSRP

Chrono$575

STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

4J52

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$2,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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