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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsCWC 6BB-WR

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
6BB-WR42mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
6BB-WR40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
6BB-WR100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
6BB-WR$1,875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
CWC 6BB-WR

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Sellita SW510
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,875

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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.

CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

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