Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Helgray Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype)?

At MSRP the Helgray Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype) is the cheaper of the two at $249, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $1,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Helgray Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype)?

The Helgray Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Helgray Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype)?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Helgray Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype) runs a automatic.

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

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MSRP $1,500

Helgray Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype)

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MSRP $249

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype)40mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype)40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype)100m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype)$249

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

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Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$249

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