Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $1,151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Geckota Phalanx runs a automatic (ETA 2824).

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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsGeckota Phalanx

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Phalanx40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Green

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

ETA 2824

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$349

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