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Astor + Banks ChronovsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38.9mm
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$335

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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