Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Monta Atlas?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $2,150 for the Monta Atlas — a $650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Monta Atlas?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Monta Atlas — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Monta Atlas?

The Monta Atlas is rated to 152m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Monta Atlas?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Monta Atlas runs a automatic (Monta M-23).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsMonta Atlas

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Monta Atlas

monta-atlas-opalin-silver-dial

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Atlas38.5mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Atlas152m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Monta M-23

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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