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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
PVD Vintage

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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