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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsBell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.25mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Rose Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
BR-CAL.326
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
60 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$15,336

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold

Owners and reviewers praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold for its handsome design, comfortable wearability, and beautiful dial, blending heritage with modern appeal. The watch features a 42mm steel case, 100-meter water resistance, and a modified ETA 2894-2 automatic chronograph movement. However, owners widely report that the price, especially considering the movement, is a significant drawback, with many suggesting better value is available elsewhere. On balance, the consensus is that the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold is a well-designed and comfortable watch, but its perceived value is hampered by its price point.

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