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Astor + Banks ChronovsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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