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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsDan Henry 1939

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
193941mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
193940h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
1939
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
1939$290

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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