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Astor + Banks ChronovsTudor Black Bay 68

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
MT5601-U
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$5,475

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

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