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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsAtelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Chinese caligraphy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$45,900

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition is widely praised for its unique hand-hammered grand feu enamel dial, featuring Chinese arts and crafts and micro-etched poetry on its custom French movement. Owners and reviewers highlight the dial's dramatic gradient and the flush-set baguette diamond hour markers, all housed in a compact 38mm steel case. The movement is noted as superior to standard ETA or Sellita options. Some owners feel a seconds hand would be a welcome addition, and the $5,850 price point is considered a significant step up, with one commenter finding the brand overpriced. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition highly for its exceptional dial artistry and unique movement at its price.

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