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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsHenry Archer Arkona

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Arkona40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Arkona40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Arkona200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Arkona$4,999

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Sylva

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$4,999

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Henry Archer Arkona

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its dial, overall build quality, and value, with one owner calling it a "thing of beauty" and another a "shockingly good value for the price." The lume is noted as killer, and the 40mm case wears smaller. However, some owners find the guilloche dial standard and similar to other brands, and one commenter feels the brand sticks too closely to a "bling Explorer" niche. One owner found the bracelet detracted from the dial, preferring a rubber strap, and another noted the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its dial aesthetics and perceived value.

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