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Astor + Banks ChronovsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Moonphase
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW288
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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