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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsPhoibos Leviathan

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Leviathan40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Leviathan200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Leviathan$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
SII NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$399

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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.

Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Leviathan for its excellent value, superb case finishing, and generous lume. The watch is described as visually striking, legible, and well-made, with a unique case design, sapphire crystal, and a comfortable FKM strap or excellent bracelet with a milled clasp and quick adjustments. Some owners note the bezel's staggered jimping can cause fingers to slip, and the beveled crystal can distort the view of indices. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting losing 5-10 seconds per day without a winder, while others state it keeps accurate time out of the box. The watch is frequently described as heavy and thick, with some owners finding it too large for wrists smaller than 7.5 inches, although newer models feature an improved clasp for better comfort and functionality. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its striking design and impressive finishing at an accessible price point.

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