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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsCitizen Zenshin Mechanical

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Zenshin Mechanical
CitizenZenshin Mechanical
MSRP $488

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Zenshin Mechanical40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Zenshin Mechanical100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Zenshin Mechanical$488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Super Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
8213
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$488

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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.

Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

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