Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $2,075 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Astor + Banks Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 5.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Astor + Banks Chrono is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Chrono.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Chrono run compared to the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Astor + Banks Chrono runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 5050.B), while the Longines EVIDENZA runs a automatic (L615.3).

Side by side

Astor + Banks ChronovsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Astor + Banks Chrono

chrono

MSRP $575

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Chrono$575

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

L615.3

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$2,650

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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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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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